Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH7

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FH7 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was revealed 13 months later than the FH7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 has external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the FH7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and FH7 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and FH7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH7 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.