Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS20

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS20, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was released 15 months prior to the ZS20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FP5 scores against the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 features external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP5 and the ZS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and ZS20.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.