Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GM1

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GM1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is very comparable but the FH7 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH7 was revealed 3 years before the GM1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH7 scores against the GM1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 and the GM1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and GM1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and GM1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The FH7 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The older FH7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.