Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ10W

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was manufactured 21 months after the HZ10W making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH5 matches up against the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 has outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH5 and the HZ10W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and HZ10W.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.