Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G5

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is fairly close but the FH10 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FH10 was launched 6 months later than the G5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH10 scores against the G5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 has external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH10 against the G5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and G5 is 97 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and G5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The FH10 contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF trickier.