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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-5 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • New Model is Sony NEX-5N
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the FP5 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was launched 8 months later than the NEX-5 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP5 grades vs the NEX-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony NEX-5

 FP5 NEX-5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 8 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Panasonic FP5

 NEX-5 FP5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony NEX-5

 FP5 NEX-5 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 features outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP5 compared to the NEX-5.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and NEX-5 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and NEX-5.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FP5 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The fresher FP5 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP5
Street photography with Sony NEX-5
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (260 shots)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery power (260 per charge)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5
40
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (260 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging factors
30
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony NEX-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-06-07
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
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), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 287 grams (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 796
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $599