Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe F5 was launched 3 years after the FH1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the F5 matches up vs the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FH1
F5 | FH1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic F5
FH1 | F5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FH1
F5 | FH1 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the F5 compared to the FH1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and FH1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and FH1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic F5 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer F5 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 163 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $100 | $150 |