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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FS12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 9 months later than the FS12 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH1 grades vs the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FS12

 FH1 FS12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010April 2009Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FH1

 FS12 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FS12

 FH1 FS12 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH1 vs the FS12.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and FS12.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern FH1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FS12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-04-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163g (0.36 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $150 $228