Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic FP2
FH5 | FP2 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FH5
FP2 | FH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FP2
FH5 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
See the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic FP2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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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 |