Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Launched January 2010
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe F5 was announced 3 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the F5 matches up against the FP3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FP3
F5 | FP3 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic F5
FP3 | F5 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FP3
F5 | FP3 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the F5 vs the FP3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and FP3.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger F5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
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 All around 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 | 250 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $100 | $182 |