Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP1

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was revealed 13 months later than the FP1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH5 scores vs the FP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH5 and the FP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and FP1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent FH5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.