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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(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
Panasonic LX7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic LX7

 FH1 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FH1

 LX7 FH1 
LaunchedOctober 2012January 2010More modern by 33 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic LX7

 FH1 LX7 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
Panasonic LX7 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery life (330 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery life (330 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others in class (298g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (298g)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
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