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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
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
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic G3
  • New Model is Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic G5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the G5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FX75 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX75 was brought out 3 years earlier than the G5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FX75 matches up against the G5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic G5

 FX75 G5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic FX75

 G5 FX75 
LaunchedJuly 2012June 2010Newer by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic G5

 FX75 G5 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic G5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX75 and the G5.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and G5 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and G5.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX75 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G5 will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FX75 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
Panasonic G5 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Panasonic G5
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Travel photography camera
67
features touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
66
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G5 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
62
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic G5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Also called Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-01 2012-07-17
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - 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
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 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 file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 396 grams (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $139 $699