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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(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
Panasonic FP3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FP3

 F5 FP3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic F5

 FP3 F5 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FP3

 F5 FP3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography factors
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography advice
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (121g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic F5
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FP3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
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