Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Launched October 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic LX5
- Replacement is Panasonic LX10

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly close but the FH1 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

The FH1 was revealed 3 years before the LX7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH1 matches up vs the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic LX7
FH1 | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FH1
LX7 | FH1 | |||
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Launched | October 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 33 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic LX7
FH1 | LX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 offers external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH1 against the LX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and LX7.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH1 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH1 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2012-10-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 8.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163g (0.36 lb) | 298g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $150 | $400 |