Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS45

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 5 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH5 scores vs the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 features outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH5 against the ZS45.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and ZS45 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and ZS45.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.