Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX700

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

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.