Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LX5

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH10 was revealed 13 months after the LX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH10 matches up vs the LX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 has got outside measurements 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 LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH10 against the LX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and LX5 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and LX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH10 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern FH10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.