Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX5

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly close but the FH1 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FH1 was introduced 23 months earlier than the LX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH1 scores against the LX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH1 vs the LX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and LX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH1 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FH1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.