Panasonic FP5 vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP5 and Sony RX100 V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP5 was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP5 scores vs the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 features outer 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 RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP5 and Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP5 versus the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and RX100 V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP5 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.