Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the FH7 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The FH7 was revealed 3 years before the FZ1000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH7 scores against the FZ1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has sizing of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 versus the FZ1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and FZ1000 is 96 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and FZ1000.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH7 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FH7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.