Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax RZ10

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out 18 months prior to the RZ10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH1 matches up vs the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 has external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH1 compared to the RZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and RZ10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.