Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic L1

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic L1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH10 was announced 5 years later than the L1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH10 matches up vs the L1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH10 compared to the L1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and L1 is 97 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and L1.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH10 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH10 will offer more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern FH10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.