Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax XG-1

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax XG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was revealed 3 years before the XG-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH7 grades vs the XG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Pentax XG-1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 has external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 against the XG-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and XG-1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and XG-1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.