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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2018
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic FP7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was revealed 7 years later than the FP7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GH5S scores versus the FP7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic FP7

 GH5S FP7 
LaunchedJanuary 2018January 2011More recent by 86 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic GH5S

 FP7 GH5S 
Display dimension3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FP7

 GH5S FP7 
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic FP7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GH5S vs the FP7.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and FP7 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and FP7.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FP7 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GH5S will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
68
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (240 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography information
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography information
61
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
63
great battery (240 per charge)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
no image stabilization
29
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FP7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2018-01-08 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 4.0fps
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 reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack 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 shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $2,498 $227