Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FP5
FH8 | FP5 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic FH8
FP5 | FH8 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FP5
FH8 | FP5 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
See the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
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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 |