Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The FH2 was unveiled 6 years prior to the RX100 V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH2 matches up vs the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 has outer 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) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH2 compared to the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and RX100 V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH2 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 V will offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.