Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7
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35 Features
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
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.

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FS7
FH1 | FS7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic FH1
FS7 | FH1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FS7
FH1 | FS7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 grams (0.36 lbs) | 139 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $150 | $160 |