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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FH10

 F5 FH10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic F5

 FH10 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FH10

 F5 FH10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

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

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography factors
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FH10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $100 $110