Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZR1

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was announced 6 months later than the ZR1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH20 grades versus the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 features outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH20 compared to the ZR1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and ZR1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.