Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2012
- New Model is Panasonic GX7

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very close but the FH10 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The FH10 was revealed 11 months later than the GX1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH10 scores versus the GX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic GX1
FH10 | GX1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic FH10
GX1 | FH10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic GX1
FH10 | GX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH10 compared to the GX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and GX1 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and GX1.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The FH10 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The younger FH10 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-14 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 7.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 103 gr (0.23 lb) | 318 gr (0.70 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 703 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $110 | $228 |