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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2012
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH8 was released 6 months before the SZ5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH8 grades against the SZ5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
 FH8 SZ5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2012Same generation
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH8 vs the SZ5.
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and SZ5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and SZ5.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
34
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography info
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (123g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (136 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than competition (123 grams)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
70
 lighter than others (136 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
42
 rather wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging advice
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (123 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone socket
32
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than others (136g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic SZ5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-07-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 123 grams (0.27 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $195