Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GH1

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FX78 versus Panasonic GH1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is very comparable but the FX78 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FX78 was announced 19 months after the GH1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX78 scores versus the GH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FX78 and the GH1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and GH1 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and GH1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The FX78 has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more recent FX78 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.