Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic GF7

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic GF7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FH5 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The FH5 was brought out 5 years before the GF7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH5 matches up vs the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH5 against the GF7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and GF7 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and GF7.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The FH5 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The older FH5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.