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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was launched 10 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FP5 grades vs the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony ZV-1

 FP5 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Panasonic FP5

 ZV-1 FP5 
LaunchedMay 2020January 2011Newer by 114 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony ZV-1

 FP5 ZV-1 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FP5 versus the ZV-1.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and ZV-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony ZV-1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography features
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography factors
65
better than average battery (260 per charge)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
81
lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging information
30
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
86
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony ZV-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony ZV-1
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2020-05-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $750