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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(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
Panasonic FS7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FS7

 FH1 FS7 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic FH1

 FS7 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FS7

 FH1 FS7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH1
Street photography with Panasonic FS7
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
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