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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX30

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX30 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony QX30 Overview

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.

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