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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(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
Panasonic FP3
(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
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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.

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The 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 
RevealedJuly 2020January 2010More modern by 129 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and FP3 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
86
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography details
Panasonic FP3 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography info
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (470 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
heavier than average in class (675g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
60
comes with focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography features
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
two card slots
37
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging info
34
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (675g)
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FP3
 Nikon Z5Panasonic 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