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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic FP2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FP2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was announced 10 years later than the FP2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z5 scores versus the FP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic FP2

 Z5 FP2 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2010Fresher by 129 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Nikon Z5

 FP2 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FP2

 Z5 FP2 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z5 vs the FP2.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and FP2 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and FP2.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will offer you more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Z5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography info
Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (675 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.5 frames/s)
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography factors
68
good battery pack (470 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
heavier than others in class (675g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
56
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography features
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
two card slots
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (675 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FP2
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-07-20 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,399 $80