Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic FP3
S5 | FP3 | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | January 2010 | Fresher by 130 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 230k | Clearer display (+1610k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic S5
FP3 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FP3
S5 | FP3 | |||
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Display size | 3.0" | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and FP3 is 60 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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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 |