Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH5

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FH5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 3 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the FH5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and FH5 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and FH5.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH5 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 should have an edge in sensor tech.