Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic LS5

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was launched 6 months after the LS5 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH6 scores vs the LS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH6 vs the LS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and LS5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.