Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS15
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS15 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
Lets look closer at the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP5 was released 24 months later than the FS15 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FP5 grades vs the FS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic FS15
FP5 | FS15 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FP5
FS15 | FP5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FS15
FP5 | FS15 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FP5 versus the FS15.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and FS15.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent FP5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface 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 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lb) | 136g (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $199 | $180 |