Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic XS1

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was announced 24 months prior to the XS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH2 matches up versus the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 versus the XS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and XS1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be behind in sensor tech.