Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LF1
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LF1 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)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Introduced November 2013

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

The FH5 was launched 3 years before the LF1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH5 scores versus the LF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic LF1
FH5 | LF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic FH5
LF1 | FH5 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 35 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic LF1
FH5 | LF1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 comes with outer 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 LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH5 and the LF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and LF1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and LF1.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FH5 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 250 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $169 | $500 |