Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX100 V

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH5 and Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty similar but the FH5 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") feature different sensor size.

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The FH5 was announced 6 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH5 matches up versus the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH5 and Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH5 compared to the RX100 V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and RX100 V is 96 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH5 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 V will offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FH5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.