Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH5

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and FH5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was brought out 7 years after the FH5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the LX100 II scores versus the FH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II vs the FH5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and FH5 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and FH5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will give more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.