Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A99 II
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
- Announced September 2016
- Earlier Model is Sony A99
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A99 II Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A99 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH5 was announced 6 years before the A99 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH5 scores versus the A99 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A99 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony A99 II
FH5 | A99 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Panasonic FH5
A99 II | FH5 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | January 2011 | More recent by 69 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony A99 II
FH5 | A99 II | |||
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Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 comes with 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 Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A99 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH5 compared to the A99 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and A99 II is 96 and 57 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and A99 II.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH5 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A99 II will provide greater detail with its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FH5 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A99 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Alpha A99 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7952 x 5304 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 399 |
Cross type focus points | - | 79 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 849 grams (1.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 92 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2317 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 490 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Cost at release | $169 | $3,198 |