Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic LS5

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic LS5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was announced 18 months before the LS5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FP1 matches up vs the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP1 and the LS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and LS5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older FP1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.