Canon S100 vs Panasonic FH5

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon S100 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and FH5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was unveiled 12 months after the FH5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S100 scores versus the FH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon S100 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S100 versus Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S100 and the FH5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and FH5.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S100 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH5 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern S100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.