Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GF1

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic GF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FH20 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The FH20 was launched 3 months after the GF1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH20 matches up vs the GF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic GF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH20 and the GF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and GF1 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and GF1.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH20 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FH20 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.