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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2012
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was released 3 years earlier than the SZ5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH1 scores against the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic FH1

		

		

			
 SZ5 FH1 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2010Fresher by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
 FH1 SZ5 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH1 vs the SZ5.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and SZ5.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ5 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FH1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography highlights
21
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
34
 good megapixels (14MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
Street photography with Panasonic SZ5
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (136 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography info
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography features
58
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
 lighter than average in class (136g)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (250mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography information
32
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
42
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
29
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone support
32
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than average in class (136g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone port
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic SZ5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-07-18
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 163 grams (0.36 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $195