Panasonic FH1 vs Sony RX100

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the RX100 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH1 grades vs the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony RX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH1 vs the RX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and RX100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and RX100.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH1 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 will offer more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.