Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FX48

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FX48, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was unveiled 24 months after the FX48 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FP5 grades vs the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP5 vs the FX48.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and FX48.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent FP5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.