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Leica C vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Leica C vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Released September 2013
  • Also referred to as Typ112
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Leica C vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Leica C versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and FH5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C was brought out 2 years after the FH5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the C grades versus the FH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Panasonic FH5

 C FH5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2011Newer by 33 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Leica C

 FH5 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Panasonic FH5

 C FH5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Leica C vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica C offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the C and the FH5.

Leica C vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Leica C vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and FH5.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH5 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher C is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica C vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography highlights
64
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging info
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging info
39
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Leica C vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Panasonic FH5
 Leica CPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica C Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Alternative name Typ112 Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-09-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,299 $169