Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LS5

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

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.

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

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.