Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX75

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was revealed 8 months after the FX75 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH5 scores against the FX75 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 provides outer 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 FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FX75 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FH5 against the FX75.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and FX75 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and FX75.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern FH5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.