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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic ZS10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was introduced about the same time to the ZS10 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP5 scores against the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FP5 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FP5

 ZS10 FP5 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic ZS10

 FP5 ZS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FP5 against the ZS10.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (260 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
65
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than others in class (219g)
features touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
40
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery (260 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
30
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $350