Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic LX5

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic LX5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the FP1 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FP1 was released 23 months prior to the LX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP1 grades vs the LX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic LX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP1 versus the LX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and LX5.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FP1 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.