Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX30

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 4 years before the QX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH5 scores vs the QX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH5 versus the QX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and QX30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and QX30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony QX30 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.