Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic ZS10
FP5 | ZS10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FP5
ZS10 | FP5 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic ZS10
FP5 | ZS10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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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 |