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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The FZ100 was unveiled 13 months after the GH1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ100 matches up vs the GH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic GH1

 FZ100 GH1 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic FZ100

 GH1 FZ100 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic GH1

 FZ100 GH1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has sizing 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 FZ100 vs Panasonic GH1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ100 compared to the GH1.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and GH1 is 67 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and GH1.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ100 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ100 will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent FZ100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
Street photography with Panasonic GH1
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (540 grams)
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fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
Sports photography with Panasonic GH1
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography advice
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (540g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (320 shots)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (540 grams)
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screen is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic GH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-07-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 385g (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $949