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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 IV
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony A7 III, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was announced 8 years earlier than the A7 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP5 grades against the A7 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony A7 III

 FP5 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic FP5

 A7 III FP5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2011Newer by 87 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony A7 III

 FP5 A7 III 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony A7 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP5 against the A7 III.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and A7 III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and A7 III.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 III will show greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography details
Sony A7 III Portrait photography details
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
84
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
Sony A7 III Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
Sony A7 III Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (260 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (610 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery pack (260 per charge)
features focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
73
good battery pack (610 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
Landscape photography with Sony A7 III
40
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (260 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (610 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging information
Sony A7 III Vlogging information
30
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony A7 III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2018-02-27
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 pounds) 650 gr (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 260 shots 610 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Dual
Launch price $199 $1,998