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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Older Model is Panasonic G1
  • Renewed by Panasonic G3
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic G2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very well matched but the FX75 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FX75 was unveiled within a month of the G2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX75 scores vs the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic G2

 FX75 G2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic FX75

 G2 FX75 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic G2

 FX75 G2 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2010Similar age
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX75 versus the G2.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and G2 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and G2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX75 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FX75 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography information
Panasonic G2 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Travel photography highlights
67
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
58
features focus via touch
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (428 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography details
37
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
Vlogging with Panasonic G2
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
61
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average (428g)
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Also called Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-01 2010-07-12
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $139 $1,000