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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A6300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6000
  • Replacement is Sony A6500
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A6300 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony A6300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP5 was launched 6 years prior to the A6300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP5 matches up vs the A6300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony A6300

 FP5 A6300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Panasonic FP5

 A6300 FP5 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2011Fresher by 61 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony A6300

 FP5 A6300 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP5 compared to the A6300.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and A6300 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and A6300.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP5 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6300 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FP5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography advice
Sony A6300 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
79
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Sony A6300
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (260 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
75
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography features
Sony A6300 Travel photography features
65
good battery (260 CIPA)
has focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
environment proof
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6300 Landscape photography advice
40
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery (260 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
Sony A6300 Vlogging features
30
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony A6300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Alpha a6300
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2016-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 404g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 260 photos 400 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $199 $889