Canon R5 vs Panasonic FP2

On this page, we are looking at the Canon R5 and Panasonic FP2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and FP2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The R5 was launched 10 years after the FP2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the R5 grades vs the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are available at Canon R5 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon R5 has got physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the R5 compared to the FP2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and FP2 is 59 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and FP2.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R5 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R5 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger R5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.