Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX1R II

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX1R II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH5 was manufactured 5 years prior to the RX1R II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH5 grades against the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH5 compared to the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and RX1R II is 96 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and RX1R II.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH5 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will deliver more detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FH5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.