Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH5

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was released 12 months earlier than the FH5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH20 scores versus the FH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH20 vs the FH5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and FH5.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.