Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ1000

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was announced 4 years earlier than the FZ1000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FP5 matches up versus the FZ1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 features outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP5 compared to the FZ1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and FZ1000 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and FZ1000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.