Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2011
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Old Model is Panasonic GX1
- Replacement is Panasonic GX8
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic GX7, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very comparable but the FP5 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP5 was announced 3 years earlier than the GX7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP5 scores versus the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic GX7
FP5 | GX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic FP5
GX7 | FP5 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 34 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic GX7
FP5 | GX7 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 features external 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 GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP5 vs the GX7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and GX7 is 95 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and GX7.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP5 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-11-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
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 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lb) | 402 grams (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 350 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $199 | $1,000 |