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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ70 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic FZ70

 FP5 FZ70 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic FP5

 FZ70 FP5 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FZ70

 FP5 FZ70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography features
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (260 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery (260 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
great battery power (400 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (606 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ70
40
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
great battery (260 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging features
30
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
26
decently wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (606 grams)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic FZ70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-07-18
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 606 grams (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life 260 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $199 $300