Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH2 and Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The FH2 was introduced 3 years before the RX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH2 grades versus the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH2 and Sony RX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH2 compared to the RX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and RX1 is 96 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and RX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will resolve extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.