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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
44 Overall
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 6 months after the FX700 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH5 scores vs the FX700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic FX700

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 FX700 FH5 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FX700

		

		

			
 FH5 FX700 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic FX700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH5 and the FX700.
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and FX700.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH5 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 MP count good (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
38
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (14MP)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Street photography information
Panasonic FX700 Street photography information
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (121 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
71
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 provides focus by touch
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
 good megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
49
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging advice
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than others in class (121 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic port
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FX700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
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 speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.30 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $169 $399