Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ60

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FZ60, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was manufactured 18 months prior to the FZ60 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP5 grades vs the FZ60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FP5 compared to the FZ60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and FZ60 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.