Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic FP5
G9 | FP5 | |||
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Announced | November 2017 | January 2011 | More recent by 84 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic G9
FP5 | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FP5
G9 | FP5 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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).
See the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and FP5 is 62 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
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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 |