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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the FH2 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The FH2 was launched 3 years prior to the LF1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH2 matches up vs the LF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic LF1

 FH2 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic FH2

 LF1 FH2 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011More modern by 35 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic LF1

 FH2 LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH2 against the LF1.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and LF1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and LF1.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH2 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Panasonic LF1
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography advice
72
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (121g)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging features
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
36
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic LF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life 270 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $149 $500