Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GF7

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic GF7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FH10 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The FH10 was unveiled 3 years before the GF7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH10 scores versus the GF7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic GF7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH10 vs the GF7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and GF7 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and GF7.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The FH10 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The older FH10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.