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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic GX7

 FP5 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic FP5

 GX7 FP5 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2011More modern by 34 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic GX7

 FP5 GX7 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and GX7 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography details
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
82
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (260 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
bad battery life (350 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography information
65
better than average battery pack (260 CIPA)
includes touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography info
40
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging advice
30
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
34
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
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