Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH7

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and FH7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-1 was revealed 7 months earlier than the FH7 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the XZ-1 grades vs the FH7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-1 compared to the FH7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and FH7 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and FH7.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.