Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH6

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was announced 13 months later than the FH6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the F5 grades against the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the F5 versus the FH6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and FH6.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern F5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.