Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic GX1

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic GX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very similar but the FH5 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FH5 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the GX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH5 scores against the GX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic GX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH5 versus the GX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and GX1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and GX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The FH5 uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The older FH5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.