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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 12 months prior to the FH6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH5 grades vs the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic FH6

 FH5 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic FH5

 FH6 FH5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FH6

 FH5 FH6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 features 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) and the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH5 and the FH6.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and FH6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FH5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography information
Panasonic FH6 Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery life (280 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
71
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery life (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FH6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 280 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $169 $129