Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP5

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FP5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and FP5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was announced 7 years later than the FP5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the LX100 II matches up against the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II has got external dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FP5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II versus the FP5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and FP5 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and FP5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.