Panasonic FH1 vs Sony RX100 II

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The FH1 was manufactured 4 years prior to the RX100 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH1 matches up vs the RX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 comes with outside 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 RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH1 and the RX100 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and RX100 II is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and RX100 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.