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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was manufactured 24 months prior to the SZ7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH1 scores versus the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic SZ7

 FH1 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FH1

 SZ7 FH1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic SZ7

 FH1 SZ7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH1 vs the SZ7.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and SZ7.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ7 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $199