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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic G2
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic G1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FX90 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FX90 was brought out 2 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FX90 scores versus the G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic G1

 FX90 G1 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FX90

 G1 FX90 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic G1

 FX90 G1 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic G1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FX90 compared to the G1.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and G1 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and G1.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The FX90 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more modern FX90 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography features
Panasonic G1 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
Sports photography with Panasonic G1
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography details
Panasonic G1 Travel photography details
60
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
62
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography highlights
36
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
57
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
Panasonic G1 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
18
no video shooting
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-26 2009-01-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.90 m 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life 200 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $227 $0