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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic GH1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is very comparable but the FP8 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The FP8 was unveiled very close to the GH1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FP8 scores against the GH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic GH1

 FP8 GH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic FP8

 GH1 FP8 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic GH1

 FP8 GH1 
IntroducedJuly 2009July 2009Same age
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP8 vs the GH1.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and GH1 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and GH1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The FP8 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography details
Panasonic GH1 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (320 shots)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Panasonic GH1
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
72
screen is selfie friendly
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic GH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-07-27 2009-07-10
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 385 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $949