Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP5 was introduced 21 months after the FS12 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP5 grades vs the FS12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic FS12
| FP5 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | April 2009 | More modern by 21 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FP5
| FS12 | FP5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FS12
| FP5 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 vs the FS12.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and FS12.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FP5 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent FP5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-04-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 141g (0.31 pounds) | 129g (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $199 | $228 |