Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH20

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was announced 3 years after the FH20 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the F5 grades versus the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 enjoys physical 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) and the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the F5 against the FH20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FH20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and FH20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern F5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.