Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LX5

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH2 was manufactured 11 months before the LX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH2 matches up vs the LX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH2 against the LX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and LX5.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH2 will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.