Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH2 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FH2 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH2 was unveiled 3 years before the NEX-5T which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH2 matches up versus the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony NEX-5T
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic FH2
NEX-5T | FH2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 32 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony NEX-5T
FH2 | NEX-5T |
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH2 and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 and the NEX-5T.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and NEX-5T is 96 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and NEX-5T.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH2 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5T will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photographs | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $149 | $400 |