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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 12 months prior to the SZ1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH5 scores vs the SZ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic SZ1

 FH5 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic FH5

 SZ1 FH5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic SZ1

 FH5 SZ1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 comes with outside 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) and the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH5 against the SZ1.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and SZ1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older FH5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography factors
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
has focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (131g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic SZ1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 131 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $169 $179