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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic FH10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and FH10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was announced 7 years later than the FH10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G100 grades versus the FH10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic FH10

 G100 FH10 
RevealedJune 2020January 2013More recent by 91 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kClearer display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic G100

 FH10 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FH10

 G100 FH10 

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 features outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G100 versus the FH10.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and FH10 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and FH10.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography factors
56
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
69
lighter than competition (103g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
39
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
78
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
31
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FH10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-06-24 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,840k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/1600s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $698 $110