Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic LS5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was launched 6 months later than the LS5 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH8 grades versus the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH8 versus the LS5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and LS5.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.