Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-5N

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony NEX-5N, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty close but the FP5 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FP5 was introduced 9 months prior to the NEX-5N so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FP5 grades against the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 and the NEX-5N.

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

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5N will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.