Panasonic FH1 vs Sony QX100

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The FH1 was launched 4 years before the QX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH1 grades against the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 provides external 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 QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH1 compared to the QX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and QX100.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony QX100 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.