Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ40

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FZ40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 6 months before the FZ40 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH1 scores versus the FZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 provides exterior 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 FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FZ40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH1 against the FZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and FZ40 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and FZ40.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ40 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.