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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony NEX-5T
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony NEX-5T

 FH2 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic FH2

 NEX-5T FH2 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer 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 

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).

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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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
69
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography details
72
great battery pack (270 shots)
lighter than average (121g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
77
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
73
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony NEX-5T
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Alpha NEX-5T
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