Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH1

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very similar but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FH1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GH5S was brought out 8 years after the FH1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GH5S scores versus the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S features outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S versus the FH1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and FH1 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and FH1.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH1 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern GH5S will have a benefit in sensor technology.