Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FX5
Released in 2003, Lumix DMC-FX5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX5
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ15
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX525 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ15- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FX5 and Lumix DMC-FZ15 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FX5MetricLumix DMC-FZ15
4 MPEffective pixels4.3 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.4 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area5.78 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density17.31 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
165 gWeight520 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBattery—
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FX5 and Lumix DMC-FZ15 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FX5 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FZ15 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FZ15 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ15
Released in 2004, Lumix DMC-FZ15 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.3 MP effective resolution, and a 520 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.