Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZR1

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZR1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was released 18 months later than the ZR1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP5 matches up against the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 provides outside 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 ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FP5 and the ZR1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and ZR1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FP5 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer FP5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.