Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR1

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was manufactured 6 months after the ZR1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH1 matches up against the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH1 versus the ZR1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and ZR1.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account.