Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic FH5

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon D3200 and Panasonic FH5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the D3200 (APS-C) and FH5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D3200 was unveiled 19 months after the FH5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D3200 scores versus the FH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are available at Nikon D3200 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3200 offers external dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Nikon D3200 and Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D3200 versus the FH5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3200 and FH5 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D3200 and FH5.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D3200 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D3200 will deliver extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer D3200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.