Panasonic FH2 vs Sony NEX-5T

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.

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.

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.

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.