Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP1

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FP1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was released 10 years after the FP1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z5 grades vs the FP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5 against the FP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and FP1 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and FP1.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Z5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.