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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FS12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 21 months later than the FS12 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH5 scores vs the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic FS12

 FH5 FS12 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2009Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FH5

 FS12 FH5 

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FS12

 FH5 FS12 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH5 against the FS12.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and FS12.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH5
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
71
lighter than competition (121g)
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FS12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-04-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $169 $228