Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 18 months after the ZR1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH5 scores against the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 comes with physical 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 ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH5 and the ZR1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and ZR1.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.