Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 5 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH5 grades vs the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH5 vs the SZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and SZ10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and SZ10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FH5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.