Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX1R II
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Launched October 2015
- Older Model is Sony RX1R

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX1R II Overview
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.

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony RX1R II
FH5 | RX1R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Panasonic FH5
RX1R II | FH5 | |||
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Launched | October 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 58 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony RX1R II
FH5 | RX1R II | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX1R II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2015-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 42MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7952 x 5304 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 14cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 507 gr (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $169 | $3,300 |