Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 24 months before the SZ1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH1 grades against the SZ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic SZ1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH1 and the SZ1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and SZ1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind in sensor innovation.