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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(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
Panasonic GX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic GX1

 FH10 GX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic FH10

 GX1 FH10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic GX1

 FH10 GX1 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography information
Panasonic GX1 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (300 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography factors
39
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
32
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
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