Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH2
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Introduced August 2020
- Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FH2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and FH2 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S5 was announced 9 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S5 matches up against the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic FH2
S5 | FH2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2020 | January 2011 | More recent by 117 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.0" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1610k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic S5
FH2 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FH2
S5 | FH2 |
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 offers outer measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S5 compared to the FH2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and FH2 is 60 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and FH2.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will render more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2020-08-14 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 31 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.0 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,840k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 714 gr (1.57 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 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 shots | 270 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,999 | $149 |