Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe F5 was released 2 years after the FH5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the F5 grades versus the FH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FH5
F5 | FH5 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic F5
FH5 | F5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FH5
F5 | FH5 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 enjoys external dimensions 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 FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the F5 against the FH5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FH5 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and FH5.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent F5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $100 | $169 |