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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic FX75

 FH5 FX75 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic FH5

 FX75 FH5 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FX75

 FH5 FX75 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography info
Panasonic FX75 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition (121g)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
31
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FX75
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS18 Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $169 $139