Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A6400

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH5 and Sony A6400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH5 was manufactured 9 years before the A6400 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH5 matches up versus the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 has exterior 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) whilst the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH5 and Sony A6400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH5 versus the A6400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and A6400 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and A6400.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH5 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A6400 will offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.