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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was launched about the same time to the FP7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP5 grades against the FP7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic FP7

 FP5 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FP5

 FP7 FP5 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FP7

 FP5 FP7 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP5 versus the FP7.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and FP7.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
good battery life (260 shots)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (240 shots)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
65
good battery life (260 per charge)
has touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
has touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography factors
40
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery life (260 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
30
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
29
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (147g)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FP7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 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 distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $199 $227