Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") offer different sensor size.

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The FH1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the FZ1000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH1 matches up versus the FZ1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 has physical measurements 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 FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH1 versus the FZ1000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and FZ1000 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and FZ1000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.