Panasonic FH2 vs Sony ZV-1

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH2 was announced 10 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH2 matches up vs the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH2 compared to the ZV-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and ZV-1.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH2 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony ZV-1 will give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.