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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 6 months before the LS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH2 scores against the LS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic LS5

 FH2 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FH2

 LS5 FH2 

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic LS5

 FH2 LS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH2 compared to the LS5.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and LS5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others (121g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 shots)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography factors
72
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
lighter than others (121 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photographs 160 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $294