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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was brought out 12 months earlier than the FP5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP2 grades vs the FP5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FP5

 FP2 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic FP2

 FP5 FP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FP5

 FP2 FP5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic FP5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP2 vs the FP5.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and FP5.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography information
Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (151g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (260 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
great battery power (260 shots)
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography information
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
40
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
great battery power (260 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
30
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FP5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $80 $199