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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H300 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony H300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was unveiled 4 years before the H300 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP5 scores versus the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony H300

 FP5 H300 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic FP5

 H300 FP5 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony H300

 FP5 H300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FP5 against the H300.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and H300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography advice
Sony H300 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography features
Sony H300 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (260 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
Sony H300 Travel photography advice
65
better than average battery pack (260 CIPA)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
good battery power (350 shots)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
Landscape photography with Sony H300
40
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
better than average battery pack (260 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Sony H300
30
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
24
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony H300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $199 $249