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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FP3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FP3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The GH5S was unveiled 8 years later than the FP3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the GH5S matches up vs the FP3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic FP3

 GH5S FP3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018January 2010More recent by 98 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic GH5S

 FP3 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FP3

 GH5S FP3 
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FP3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GH5S versus the FP3.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and FP3 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and FP3.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH5S using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FP3 will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern GH5S is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
61
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
60
includes touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography features
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
68
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FP3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2018-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Retail pricing $2,498 $182