Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP3

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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.