Panasonic FH1 vs Sony HX100V

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony HX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was released 21 months before the HX100V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH1 scores vs the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH1 versus the HX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and HX100V.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX100V to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.