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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A700

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2007
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Replacement is Sony A77
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A700 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH5 and Sony A700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH5 was unveiled 3 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH5 scores vs the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony A700

 FH5 A700 
RevealedJanuary 2011December 2007Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Panasonic FH5

 A700 FH5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony A700

 FH5 A700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH5 against the A700.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and A700 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and A700.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH5 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FH5 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A700 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
Sony A700 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography info
Sony A700 Travel photography info
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
49
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography information
Sony A700 Landscape photography information
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
62
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no liveview
low MP (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging features
Sony A700 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
9
no video
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony A700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2007-12-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 768 gr (1.69 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at release $169 $1,000