Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic FZ1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH2 was introduced 4 years before the FZ1000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH2 scores against the FZ1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FH2 against the FZ1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and FZ1000 is 96 and 55 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and FZ1000.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH2 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.