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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH7 was launched 3 months before the LX5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH7 matches up against the LX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic LX5

          

          

            
 FH7 LX5 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic FH7

          

          

            
 LX5 FH7 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic LX5

          

          

            
 FH7 LX5 
LaunchedSeptember 2011December 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic LX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH7 and the LX5.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and LX5.
All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH7 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

            Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
41
 you can focus manually
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Panasonic LX5
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than competition (126g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
 heavier than average in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography info
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography details
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 lighter than competition (126 grams)
 offers focus by touch
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (271 grams)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography information
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging information
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (126 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone port
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than average in class (271g)
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic LX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-07 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.30 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $294