Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH5 was introduced 3 years earlier than the RX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH5 grades versus the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH5 against the RX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and RX1 is 96 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and RX1.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH5 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.