Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic GH4

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic GH4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FH5 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The FH5 was brought out 4 years before the GH4 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH5 scores versus the GH4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 provides 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) while the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH5 compared to the GH4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and GH4 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and GH4.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The FH5 uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder. The older FH5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.