Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic G5
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic G3
- Renewed by Panasonic G6

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic G5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is fairly close but the FH5 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

The FH5 was introduced 18 months before the G5 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FH5 matches up vs the G5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic G5
FH5 | G5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic FH5
G5 | FH5 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic G5
FH5 | G5 |
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 features external dimensions 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 G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic G5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH5 compared to the G5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and G5 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and G5.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The FH5 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged FH5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-07-17 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 396 gr (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 320 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $169 | $699 |