Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the FH10 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH10 was revealed 17 months prior to the FZ1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH10 grades against the FZ1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has proportions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH10 and the FZ1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and FZ1000 is 97 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and FZ1000.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.