Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the FH1 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FH1 was unveiled 12 months later than the FS7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH1 grades against the FS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH1 against the FS7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and FS7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH1 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH1 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer FH1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.