Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GH5

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic GH5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP1 was revealed 8 years before the GH5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP1 scores vs the GH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FP1 and the GH5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and GH5 is 95 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and GH5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP1 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GH5 will provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older FP1 will be behind in sensor tech.