Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS45, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP5 was manufactured 5 years before the ZS45 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP5 matches up against the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic ZS45
FP5 | ZS45 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic FP5
ZS45 | FP5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 48 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic ZS45
FP5 | ZS45 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP5 versus the ZS45.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and ZS45.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 gr (0.31 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $199 | $300 |