Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FP5
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic FP2
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FP5
FP2 | FP5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
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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 |