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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FP5 versus Panasonic FZ300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was introduced 5 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP5 grades vs the FZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic FZ300

 FP5 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic FP5

 FZ300 FP5 
RevealedJuly 2015January 2011Fresher by 55 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FZ300

 FP5 FZ300 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 comes with exterior 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) and the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP5 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FP5 against the FZ300.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and FZ300 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and FZ300.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP5 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FP5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (260 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (380 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery power (260 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
great battery pack (380 shots)
weather proofing
features focus by touch
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
low resolution (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography factors
40
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (260 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging highlights
30
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
62
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FZ300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-07-16
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 691g (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 380 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $598