Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX5
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX5 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe FH8 was announced 20 months after the HX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH8 matches up vs the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony HX5
FH8 | HX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | June 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Panasonic FH8
HX5 | FH8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony HX5
FH8 | HX5 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH8 vs the HX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and HX5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH8 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH8 will give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FH8 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 123 gr (0.27 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $149 | $275 |