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Overview
In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.
Both cameras were introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.
Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7.
PROS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Video Capture
6,400 Highest Native ISO
Touch-to-Focus
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Built-in Flash
Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
Internal Storage
Orientation Sensor
Video Capture
6,400 Highest Native ISO
Touch-to-Focus
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Large Screen - 3.50"
Built-in Flash
Light - 147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)
Internal Storage
Orientation Sensor
CONS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
11 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 260 shots
Small Sensor
Timelapse Recording
11 Focus Points
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 240 shots
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.
STRENGTHS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Video Capture
High Native ISO
6,400
6,400
Touch-to-Focus
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Built-in Flash
Light
141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)
Internal Storage
70 MB
70 MB
Orientation Sensor
WEAKNESSES
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Small Sensor
1/2.33-inch
1/2.33-inch
Timelapse Recording
Few Focus Points
11
11
Screen Type
Fixed
Fixed
Low Resolution Screen
230k dot
230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)
1/1600 sec
1/1600 sec
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution
1280 x 720
1280 x 720
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life
260 shots
240 shots
Screen
Screen
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 has a 3.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.
Sensor
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.
Photography Features
Cameras are equipped with Venus Engine IV processor.
Image Stabilization
The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.
Connectivity, Battery and Storage
USB Inputs
Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.
External Storage Slots
Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.
Other Features
Shutter
Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 can shoot continuously up to 4.4 fps.
Flash
Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.90 m...
Physical Parameters
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 bodies have the same dimensions of 101 x 59 x 18 mm (3.98 x 2.32 x 0.71"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 weighs 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 weighs 147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
101 mm
59 mm
101 mm
59 mm
59 mm
59 mm
18 mm
18 mm
Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 for Different Types of Photography
We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.
Landscape Photography
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
AVERAGE
55
Small Sensor
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
AVERAGE
55
Small Sensor
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
GOOD
71
6,400 Highest Native ISO
11 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
Short Battery Life - 260 shots
Orientation Sensor
GOOD
73
6,400 Highest Native ISO
11 Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
Short Battery Life - 240 shots
Orientation Sensor
Wildlife Photography
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
AVERAGE
69
6,400 Highest Native ISO
11 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 260 shots
Orientation Sensor
GOOD
71
6,400 Highest Native ISO
11 Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 240 shots
Orientation Sensor
Portrait Photography
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
GOOD
76
Small Sensor
11 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Orientation Sensor
GOOD
78
Small Sensor
11 Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Large Screen - 3.50"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Orientation Sensor
Street Photography
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
EXCELLENT
85
Small Sensor
11 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
EXCELLENT
86
Small Sensor
11 Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)
Travel Photography
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
EXCELLENT
87
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
Short Battery Life - 260 shots
EXCELLENT
87
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)
Short Battery Life - 240 shots
Evaluations
We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and give them scores of 54 and 55 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
OVERALL
54
OVERALL
55
Sensor
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
POOR
46
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
6,400 Highest Native ISO
POOR
47
Small Sensor
Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
6,400 Highest Native ISO
Photo
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
AVERAGE
60
Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
AVERAGE
60
Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Video
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
POOR
43
Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
POOR
43
Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
Focusing
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
GOOD
72
11 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
GOOD
75
11 Focus Points
Touch-to-Focus
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Screen and Viewfinder
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
GOOD
70
Fixed Screen
Touch Screen
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
GOOD
72
Fixed Screen
Touch Screen
Large Screen - 3.50"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Connectivity
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
BAD
36
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
BAD
36
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
Battery, Storage and Physical
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
POOR
43
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
Short Battery Life - 260 shots
Internal Storage
POOR
43
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)
Short Battery Life - 240 shots
Internal Storage
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