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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FP8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The F5 was released 3 years after the FP8 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the F5 grades versus the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FP8

 F5 FP8 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic F5

 FP8 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FP8

 F5 FP8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FP8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the F5 vs the FP8.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and FP8.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic F5 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer F5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition (121g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography info
33
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (121 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (151g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic F5
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (151 grams)
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FP8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (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 port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $100 $300