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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 2 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH5 grades against the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony S930

 FH5 S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic FH5

 S930 FH5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony S930

 FH5 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 has got outer 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) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH5 and the S930.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and S930.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FH5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
Portrait photography with Sony S930
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography info
Sony S930 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
Sports photography with Sony S930
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
features focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S930 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony S930
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $169 $219