Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic FH1

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and FH1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was released 9 years after the FH1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ1000 II matches up vs the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features outer dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the FH1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and FH1 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and FH1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II provides an edge in sensor technology.