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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out 19 months before the FX90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH1 grades vs the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FX90

 FH1 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic FH1

 FX90 FH1 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FX90

 FH1 FX90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 features outside dimensions 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 FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH1 versus the FX90.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and FX90.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
features focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FX90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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
Battery life - 200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $227