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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF5 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF3
  • Updated by Panasonic GF6
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic GF5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is pretty close but the FX75 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The FX75 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the GF5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FX75 grades versus the GF5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic GF5

 FX75 GF5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic FX75

 GF5 FX75 
ReleasedApril 2012June 2010Newer by 22 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic GF5

 FX75 GF5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FX75 vs the GF5.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and GF5 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and GF5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX75 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FX75 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FX75 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX75
Street photography with Panasonic GF5
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF5 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GF5 Travel photography highlights
67
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
61
features touch to focus
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF5
37
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
59
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
Vlogging with Panasonic GF5
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
32
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic GF5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-06-01 2012-04-05
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 267 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 573
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Type of battery - 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 price $139 $600