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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FP1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was released around the same time to the FP1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH1 matches up against the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FP1

 FH1 FP1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FH1

 FP1 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FP1

 FH1 FP1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FP1 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 vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH1 compared to the FP1.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and FP1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FP1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $153