Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS70

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was brought out 7 years before the ZS70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH5 scores vs the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH5 vs the ZS70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and ZS70 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and ZS70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.