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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FP5 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The FP5 was released 5 years prior to the G7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP5 matches up against the G7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic G7

 FP5 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic FP5

 G7 FP5 
AnnouncedMay 2015January 2011More modern by 53 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic G7

 FP5 G7 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 offers outer 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 G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FP5 and the G7.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and G7 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and G7.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G7 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
Panasonic G7 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography info
Panasonic G7 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (260 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G7 Travel photography factors
65
great battery pack (260 per charge)
has touch focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography info
40
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
72
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
no image stabilization
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic G7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-05-19
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 410g (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $800