Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP5

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FP5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and FP5 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was unveiled 9 years later than the FP5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S5 grades versus the FP5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S5 compared to the FP5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and FP5 is 60 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and FP5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S5 will result in more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.