Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung GX-1L

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung GX-1L, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH1 was brought out 3 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH1 matches up versus the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys exterior 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 Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH1 versus the GX-1L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and GX-1L is 95 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and GX-1L.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH1 will result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.