Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FH5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was released 2 years later than the FH5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the FH5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and FH5 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and FH5.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S4800 should have a benefit in sensor tech.