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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Newer Model is Panasonic S5 II
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic FP5

 S5 FP5 
AnnouncedAugust 2020January 2011More recent by 117 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k230kSharper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic S5

 FP5 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FP5

 S5 FP5 
Screen dimension3.0"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

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

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S5
Street photography with Panasonic FP5
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography features
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (260 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S5
Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
79
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
65
better than average battery life (260 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
40
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (260 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S5
Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
30
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FP5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-08-14 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 31 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.0 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 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 Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 714 gr (1.57 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack 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 Dual One
Launch pricing $1,999 $199