Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
- Announced July 2020
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FP3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z5 was manufactured 10 years after the FP3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z5 scores against the FP3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic FP3
| Z5 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2020 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 129 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Nikon Z5
| FP3 | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FP3
| Z5 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z5 compared to the FP3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and FP3 is 62 and 95 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and FP3.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will offer you more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Z5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Z5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2020-07-20 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 6 | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
| Available lenses | 15 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 675g (1.49 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 | 470 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15c | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Dual | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $1,399 | $182 |