Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FP7

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FP7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and FP7 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was announced 9 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S5 grades versus the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 has got outer measurements 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 FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S5 and the FP7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and FP7 is 60 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and FP7.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will result in greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent S5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.