Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ10

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 6 years before the SZ10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH1 grades against the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 has got external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH1 compared to the SZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and SZ10.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FH1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.