Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ100

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 6 months after the FZ100 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH5 scores versus the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FH5 compared to the FZ100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and FZ100 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and FZ100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.