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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Newer Model is Panasonic S5 II
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FP3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and FP3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was introduced 10 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S5 matches up versus the FP3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic FP3

 S5 FP3 
IntroducedAugust 2020January 2010Fresher by 130 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k230kClearer display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic S5

 FP3 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FP3

 S5 FP3 
Display size3.0"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 provides outer measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S5 against the FP3.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and FP3 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and FP3.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S5 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will render greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher S5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
85
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Street photography factors
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
79
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
60
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S5
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
37
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging details
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FP3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-08-14 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 31 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.0" 3"
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, 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 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 714g (1.57 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Launch pricing $1,999 $182