Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP5

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FP5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was introduced 9 months later than the FP5 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH7 grades versus the FP5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH7 compared to the FP5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and FP5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger FH7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.