Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GH5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic GH5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH1 was manufactured 8 years prior to the GH5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH1 scores versus the GH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH1 vs the GH5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and GH5 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and GH5.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GH5 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.