Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7/Panasonic-FH7-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5/Panasonic-SZ5-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced September 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Released July 2012
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The FH7 was announced 10 months earlier than the SZ5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH7 grades versus the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic SZ5
FH7 | SZ5 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic FH7
SZ5 | FH7 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic SZ5
FH7 | SZ5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 provides external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH7 and the SZ5.
![Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and SZ5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and SZ5.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FH7 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-09-07 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 126g (0.28 lb) | 136g (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 photographs | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $149 | $195 |