Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GH4

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GH4, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FP5 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was unveiled 4 years prior to the GH4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP5 grades versus the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GH4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FP5 vs the GH4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and GH4 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and GH4.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GH4 will produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be behind in sensor innovation.