Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LF1

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic LF1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the FP5 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The FP5 was announced 3 years earlier than the LF1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP5 matches up against the LF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP5 compared to the LF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and LF1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP5 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FP5 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.