Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GH1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GH1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.