Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-5R

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FP5 and Sony NEX-5R, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively similar but the FP5 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was announced 20 months earlier than the NEX-5R which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP5 scores vs the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys physical dimensions 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-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP5 and Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 against the NEX-5R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-5R will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.