Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GX7

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FH1 was unveiled 4 years prior to the GX7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH1 matches up against the GX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 features exterior measurements 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 GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH1 and the GX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and GX7 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and GX7.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX7 will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.