Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FP5
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Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
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Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm J30 was launched 17 months prior to the FP5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up vs the FP5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Panasonic FP5
| Fujifilm J30 | FP5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Fujifilm J30
| FP5 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Panasonic FP5
| Fujifilm J30 | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the FP5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and FP5.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP5 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 141g (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 260 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $150 | $199 |