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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic FH1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and FH1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was launched 8 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX9 matches up vs the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic FH1

 GX9 FH1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2010Fresher by 99 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic GX9

 FH1 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FH1

 GX9 FH1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic FH1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GX9 against the FH1.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and FH1 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX9 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher GX9 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX9
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
71
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
bad battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FH1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-13 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lb) 163 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,000 $150