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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2

Archive illustration for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1

Panasonic / 2002

Lumix DMC-FZ1

Full specifications
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Archive illustration for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2

Panasonic / 2003

Lumix DMC-FZ2

Full specifications

Sensor area

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15 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ1
15 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ2
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The Lumix DMC-FZ1 and Lumix DMC-FZ2 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-FZ1MetricLumix DMC-FZ2
2 MPEffective pixels2 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor4.5 × 3.37
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
414 gWeight318 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable 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-FZ1 and Lumix DMC-FZ2 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FZ2 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FZ1 and Lumix DMC-FZ2 have the same effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FZ2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ1

Released in 2002, Lumix DMC-FZ1 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 414 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ2

Released in 2003, Lumix DMC-FZ2 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 318 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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