Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FP8
F5 | FP8 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic F5
FP8 | F5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FP8
F5 | FP8 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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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 |