Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The FH2 was manufactured 4 years prior to the QX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH2 grades against the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 provides 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 Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH2 against the QX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and QX1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and QX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.