Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS5

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was introduced 15 months after the ZS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH7 grades vs the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH7 versus the ZS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and ZS5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and ZS5.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger FH7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.