Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony A7 III
FP5 | A7 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic FP5
A7 III | FP5 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | January 2011 | Newer by 87 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony A7 III
FP5 | A7 III | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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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 |