Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic FH1
GX9 | FH1 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | January 2010 | Fresher by 99 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic GX9
FH1 | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FH1
GX9 | FH1 | |||
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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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and FH1 is 82 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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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 |