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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G3
  • Replacement is Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic G5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FP7 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the G5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP7 scores versus the G5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic G5

 FP7 G5 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic FP7

 G5 FP7 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic G5

 FP7 G5 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic G5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 against the G5.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and G5 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and G5.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FP7 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more aged FP7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (240 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery (240 shots)
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Panasonic G5
41
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Panasonic G5
29
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
62
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (396g)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic G5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-07-17
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 396g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 240 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $227 $699