Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ150

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FZ150, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the FZ150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP5 grades vs the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FP5 compared to the FZ150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and FZ150 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and FZ150.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP5 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.