Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic LX5

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH20 was brought out 23 months earlier than the LX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH20 matches up versus the LX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys outer measurements 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 LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH20 compared to the LX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and LX5.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH20 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FH20 will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older FH20 will be behind in sensor technology.