Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH10

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was launched about the same time to the FH10 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the F5 matches up against the FH10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the F5 and the FH10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and FH10 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and FH10.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.