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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was introduced 2 months after the LS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH7 matches up against the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic LS5

 FH7 LS5 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FH7

 LS5 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic LS5

 FH7 LS5 
RevealedSeptember 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 versus the LS5.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and LS5.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH7 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography features
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than others (126g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-07 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images 160 images
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $149 $294