Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP5

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FP5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was revealed 12 months before the FP5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH20 matches up versus the FP5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH20 vs the FP5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and FP5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and FP5.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.