Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ70

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was released 3 years before the FZ70 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the FP5 grades vs the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 features outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FP5 compared to the FZ70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and FZ70 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and FZ70.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.