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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GH1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is very comparable but the FX90 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX90 was revealed 2 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FX90 matches up against the GH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic GH1

 FX90 GH1 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2009More recent by 26 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic FX90

 GH1 FX90 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GH1

 FX90 GH1 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 features outer measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FX90 against the GH1.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and GH1 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and GH1.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The FX90 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder. The fresher FX90 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography info
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography info
60
has touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
58
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (320 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography advice
36
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery life (320 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
Vlogging with Panasonic GH1
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
72
screen is selfie friendly
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-08-26 2009-07-10
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 1.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.90 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 385 grams (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life 200 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $227 $949