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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The F5 was revealed 13 months later than the FH8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the F5 scores versus the FH8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FH8

 F5 FH8 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic F5

 FH8 F5 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FH8

 F5 FH8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the F5 versus the FH8.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and FH8.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent F5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography information
29
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic F5
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
33
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FH8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 123g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $100 $149