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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic FP5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and FP5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was introduced 6 years later than the FP5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G9 matches up versus the FP5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic FP5

 G9 FP5 
AnnouncedNovember 2017January 2011More recent by 84 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic G9

 FP5 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FP5

 G9 FP5 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 offers external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 compared to the FP5.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and FP5 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and FP5.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G9 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography features
Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography information
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (260 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
70
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
65
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (400 shots)
40
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (260 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G9
Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
76
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
30
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FP5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2017-11-08 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Price at launch $1,500 $199