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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • New Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was released 8 years prior to the GH5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FP2 matches up vs the GH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic GH5

 FP2 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic FP2

 GH5 FP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2010More recent by 85 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic GH5

 FP2 GH5 

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 comes with physical measurements 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 GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP2 vs the GH5.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and GH5 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and GH5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GH5 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (151 grams)
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
low battery (410 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
56
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (151g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (151g)
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2017-01-04
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 725 gr (1.60 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Retail cost $80 $1,298