Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FP5 was brought out 6 years prior to the FZ2500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FP5 scores against the FZ2500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FP5 compared to the FZ2500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and FZ2500 is 95 and 53 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and FZ2500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ2500 will show extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FP5 will be behind in sensor tech.