Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic FP2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was released 8 years after the FP2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GH5S grades against the FP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S provides external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GH5S vs the FP2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and FP2 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and FP2.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FP2 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern GH5S will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.