Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ150

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ150, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 15 months earlier than the FZ150 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH5 grades versus the FZ150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH5 against the FZ150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and FZ150 is 96 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and FZ150.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older FH5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.