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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was launched within a month of the FH5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH2 grades against the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FH5

 FH2 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic FH2

 FH5 FH2 

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FH5

 FH2 FH5 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 against the FH5.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and FH5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and FH5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 per charge)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
72
great battery power (270 shots)
lighter than others (121g)
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery power (270 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS16 Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $169