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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The F5 was unveiled 3 years later than the FP1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the F5 scores against the FP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FP1

 F5 FP1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic F5

 FP1 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FP1

 F5 FP1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the F5 and the FP1.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and FP1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic F5 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent F5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography features
Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic F5
Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (121 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
33
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FP1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $100 $153