Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LS5

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 18 months prior to the LS5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH1 scores versus the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 and the LS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and LS5.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic LS5 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.