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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was revealed 12 months prior to the FP5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP3 grades versus the FP5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FP5

 FP3 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic FP3

 FP5 FP3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FP5

 FP3 FP5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FP3 against the FP5.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and FP5.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FP3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography details
Panasonic FP5 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (155g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography info
60
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (155g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
better than average battery (260 per charge)
boasts touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography details
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (260 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging factors
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (155g)
30
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FP5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $182 $199