Canon 1D X II vs Panasonic FH1

Here, we are comparing the Canon 1D X II and Panasonic FH1, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and FH1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X II was released 6 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D X II being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1D X II grades vs the FH1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1D X II Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X II enjoys exterior measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D X II and Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1D X II versus the FH1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X II and FH1 is 50 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X II and FH1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D X II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D X II will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer 1D X II provides an edge in sensor tech.