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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FH5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FH5

 F5 FH5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic F5

 FH5 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FH5

 F5 FH5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FH5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography features
Panasonic FH5 Street photography features
56
lighter than others (121g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (121g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (121 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others (121g)
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography information
33
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
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