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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP5 versus Panasonic S1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP5 was revealed within a month of the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FP5 grades versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic S1

 FP5 S1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FP5

 S1 FP5 

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic S1

 FP5 S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP5 versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FP5 and the S1.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and S1.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (260 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
65
better than average battery life (260 CIPA)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (117g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
40
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (260 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
30
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $269