Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH7

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was manufactured 17 months after the FH7 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the F5 scores against the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 offers external 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) while the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the F5 vs the FH7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and FH7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and FH7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer F5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.