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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was launched 13 months after the FP5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH8 scores vs the FP5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FP5

 FH8 FP5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic FH8

 FP5 FH8 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FP5

 FH8 FP5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH8 against the FP5.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and FP5.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern FH8 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH8
Street photography with Panasonic FP5
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (123 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (260 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (123g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
65
great battery pack (260 shots)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
40
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (123g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
30
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FP5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123 grams (0.27 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $149 $199