Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GF1

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic GF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH10 was introduced 3 years later than the GF1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH10 scores against the GF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 offers external 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) and the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH10 versus the GF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and GF1 is 97 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and GF1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH10 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH10 will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FH10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.