Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH1

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very similar but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and FH1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-1 was announced 13 months after the FH1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the XZ-1 matches up against the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the XZ-1 vs the FH1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and FH1 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and FH1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH1 will deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher XZ-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.