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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was introduced 6 months earlier than the FX700 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH1 scores versus the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FX700

 FH1 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FH1

 FX700 FH1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FX700

 FH1 FX700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 comes with 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) and the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH1 compared to the FX700.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and FX700.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH1
Street photography with Panasonic FX700
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FX700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.40 m
Flash options 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 163 gr (0.36 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $399