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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic FP2

 GH5S FP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018January 2010Newer by 98 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic GH5S

 FP2 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FP2

 GH5S FP2 

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
62
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Street photography factors
68
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography factors
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography highlights
61
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
56
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography highlights
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
32
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
lack of image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2018-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3680 x 2760 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash settings 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, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, 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 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 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 440 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $2,498 $80