Panasonic FH5 vs Sony NEX-5T

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly close but the FH5 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FH5 was announced 3 years earlier than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH5 grades vs the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH5 vs the NEX-5T.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and NEX-5T is 96 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and NEX-5T.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The FH5 contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The older FH5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.