Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic G10

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic G10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and G10 (12MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH10 was launched 2 years after the G10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH10 scores against the G10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH10 against the G10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and G10 is 97 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and G10.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH10 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH10 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher FH10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.