Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic FZ300
FP5 | FZ300 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic FP5
FZ300 | FP5 | |||
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Revealed | July 2015 | January 2011 | Fresher by 55 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FZ300
FP5 | FZ300 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and FZ300 is 95 and 59 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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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 |