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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ100 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FZ100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 6 months prior to the FZ100 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FH1 grades vs the FZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FZ100

 FH1 FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic FH1

 FZ100 FH1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FZ100

 FH1 FZ100 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH1 against the FZ100.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and FZ100 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and FZ100.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FZ100 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ100
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
64
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540g)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FZ100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 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 format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $500