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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 12 months before the FH8 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH5 scores versus the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic FH8

 FH5 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FH5

 FH8 FH5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FH8

 FH5 FH8 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys external 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 FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH5 against the FH8.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and FH8.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older FH5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography info
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography details
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging information
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FH8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 123 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style 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 price $169 $149