Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH10

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic FH10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and FH10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The S5 was brought out 7 years after the FH10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S5 scores versus the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S5 vs the FH10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and FH10 is 60 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and FH10.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S5 will provide more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent S5 will have a benefit in sensor tech.