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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FH2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FH2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was revealed 7 years later than the FH2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GH5S scores vs the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic FH2

 GH5S FH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018January 2011Fresher by 86 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic GH5S

 FH2 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FH2

 GH5S FH2 

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S has got outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GH5S versus the FH2.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and FH2 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and FH2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5S with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FH2 will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent GH5S provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
72
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging features
68
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FH2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3680 x 2760 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 270 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two One
Pricing at launch $2,498 $149