Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ1

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 13 months later than the SZ1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH10 scores against the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 provides outer 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 SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH10 against the SZ1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and SZ1 is 97 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and SZ1.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher FH10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.