Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ200

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was manufactured 18 months prior to the FZ200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH5 matches up against the FZ200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH5 vs the FZ200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and FZ200 is 96 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and FZ200.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.