Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H300

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony H300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the H300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH1 scores versus the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 offers 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) and the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony H300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH1 vs the H300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and H300.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H300 to give greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.