Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ47

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FZ47, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was announced 18 months before the FZ47 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH1 matches up vs the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH1 and the FZ47.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and FZ47.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.