Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX48

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 24 months later than the FX48 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH5 matches up vs the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH5 and the FX48.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and FX48.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer FH5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.