Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung CL5

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FH2 was unveiled 23 months after the CL5 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH2 scores versus the CL5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Samsung CL5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 and the CL5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and CL5.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH2 will offer you extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger FH2 should have an edge in sensor technology.