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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was launched 2 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the F5 grades vs the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FX700

 F5 FX700 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic F5

 FX700 F5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FX700

 F5 FX700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the F5 versus the FX700.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and FX700.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern F5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography factors
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography details
Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic F5
Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
33
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others (121 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
33
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FX700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $100 $399