Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GH1

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GH1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The FH25 was unveiled 19 months later than the GH1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH25 grades vs the GH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH25 and the GH1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and GH1 is 94 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and GH1.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH25 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FH25 will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FH25 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.