Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH7

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and FH7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S5 was brought out 9 years after the FH7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S5 scores vs the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S5 vs the FH7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and FH7 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and FH7.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will render greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent S5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.