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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was brought out 5 months prior to the ZS5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP2 scores versus the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FP2 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FP2

 ZS5 FP2 

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS5

 FP2 ZS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP2 versus the ZS5.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and ZS5.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography features
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decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (151g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $80 $300