Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX7

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic GX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively close but the FH10 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH10 was announced 10 months earlier than the GX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH10 matches up versus the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH10 vs the GX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and GX7 is 97 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and GX7.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FH10 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The older FH10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.