Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GH1

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic GH1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was revealed 2 years after the GH1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH7 matches up against the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic GH1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH7 and the GH1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and GH1 is 96 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and GH1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH7 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher FH7 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.