Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H300

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony H300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 4 years prior to the H300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH5 grades vs the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony H300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH5 versus the H300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and H300 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and H300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H300 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older FH5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.