Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FH1
Released in 2010, Lumix DMC-FH1 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 163 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Lumix DMC-FH125 mm²
Lumix DMC-TZ4- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The Lumix DMC-FH1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FH1MetricLumix DMC-TZ4
12.1 MPEffective pixels8.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.75 µm
2.29 µm²Pixel area3.07 µm²
43.64 MP/cm²Pixel density32.61 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
163 gWeight208 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery 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-FH1 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FH1 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FH1 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FH1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-TZ4
Released in 2008, Lumix DMC-TZ4 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 208 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.