Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX100

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic LX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is relatively well matched but the FH1 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH1 was unveiled 5 years before the LX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH1 grades vs the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic LX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH1 vs the LX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and LX100 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and LX100.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 will give extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.