Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FH7

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FH7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and FH7 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was introduced 8 years after the FH7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the G100 scores against the FH7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 has external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G100 versus the FH7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and FH7 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and FH7.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G100 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher G100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.