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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(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
Panasonic FS12
(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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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic FS12

 FP5 FS12 
ReleasedJanuary 2011April 2009More modern by 21 months
Screen dimensions3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (260 per charge)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
65
better than average battery pack (260 shots)
features touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
40
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (260 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging features
30
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FS12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic 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