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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(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
Panasonic FH1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FH1

 F5 FH1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic F5

 FH1 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FH1

 F5 FH1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and FH1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic F5
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
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