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Side-by-side comparison

Panasonic Lumix DMC-F1
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX2

Archive illustration for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F1

Panasonic / 2003

Lumix DMC-F1

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX2

Panasonic / 2004

Lumix DMC-FX2

Full specifications

Sensor area

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25 mm²
Lumix DMC-F1
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX2
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The Lumix DMC-F1 and Lumix DMC-FX2 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.

These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.

Key specification differences

Lumix DMC-F1MetricLumix DMC-FX2
3.2 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.79 µmPixel pitch2.49 µm
7.76 µm²Pixel area6.21 µm²
12.88 MP/cm²Pixel density16.1 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
204 gWeight148 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSD/MMC card
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery

Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.

How to choose between these cameras

The Lumix DMC-F1 and Lumix DMC-FX2 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FX2 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FX2 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FX2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-F1

Released in 2003, Lumix DMC-F1 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 204 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FX2

Released in 2004, Lumix DMC-FX2 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 148 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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