Leica C vs Panasonic FH5
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Leica C vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica C vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Panasonic FH5
C | FH5 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 33 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Leica C
FH5 | C |
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Common features in the Leica C and Panasonic FH5
C | FH5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Leica C versus Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica C vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Leica C | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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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 |