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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic FP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was brought out 13 months after the FP2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH5 matches up vs the FP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic FP2

 FH5 FP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FH5

 FP2 FH5 

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FP2

 FH5 FP2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH5 and the FP2.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and FP2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer FH5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 260 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $169 $80