As well as being compared against other compacts, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 is also often compared to travel zooms and ultra compacts. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-FP3 and the Lumix DMC-FH2) and Canon (such as the ELPH 100 HS and the ELPH 300 HS)

Competitor classes

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FH1 compared to other compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 35 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs sensor shift), slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/1600 of a second vs 1/1200 of a second).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Pentax Optio P80

Pentax Optio P80
5 months older

Significant advantages of the P80 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Better maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Lighter: 125 g vs 163 g

Significant disadvantages of the P80 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the P80 and DMC-FH1

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.8
arrow Compare the Pentax Optio P80 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
similar age
$183

Significant advantages of the DMC-FP3 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Has a touch screen

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FP3 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm

common strengths of the DMC-FP3 and DMC-FH1

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FP3 vs the DMC-FH1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
similar age
$142

Significant advantages of the DMC-FP1 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FP1 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm

common strengths of the DMC-FP1 and DMC-FH1

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Inexpensive: $141.99 vs $121.99
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FP1 vs the DMC-FH1

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS
1 year newer
$105 - $189

Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the 100 HS and DMC-FH1

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Inexpensive: $105.00 vs $121.99
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$148 - $179

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the 300 HS and DMC-FH1

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Inexpensive: $148.00 vs $121.99
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

Olympus TG-610

Olympus TG-610
1 year newer
$229 - $250

Significant advantages of the TG-610 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Waterproof

Significant disadvantages of the TG-610 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.9 vs f/2.8
  • Larger: Compact 99x64x26 mm vs Super compact 98x55x23 mm
  • Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the TG-610 and DMC-FH1

  • None found
arrow Compare the Olympus TG-610 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FH1 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.3), is significantly smaller (super compact 98x55x23 mm vs compact 105x58x33 mm), is thinner (0.9" vs 1.3"), is slightly lighter (163 g vs 206 g) and is slightly less expensive ($121.99 vs $248.00).

However, on average it has much less zoom (5x vs 15x), has a significantly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps) and has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0").

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
1 year newer
$170 - $271

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS8 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Much more zoom: 16x vs 5x
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS8 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly larger: Compact 105x58x33 mm vs Super compact 98x55x23 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 0.9"

common strengths of the DMC-ZS8 and DMC-FH1

  • Inexpensive: $169.99 vs $121.99
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-ZS8 vs the DMC-FH1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
similar age
$361

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Has a GPS
  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • More zoom: 12x vs 5x

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly larger: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Super compact 98x55x23 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 0.9"

common strengths of the DMC-ZS7 and DMC-FH1

  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-ZS7 vs the DMC-FH1

Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
1 year newer
$248

Significant advantages of the F550 EXR (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Has a GPS
  • Significantly more zoom: 15x vs 5x
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the F550 EXR (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • Much larger: Compact 104x63x33 mm vs Super compact 98x55x23 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 0.9"

common strengths of the F550 EXR and DMC-FH1

  • None found
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
similar age
$165 - $199

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH20 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH20 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the DMC-FH20 and DMC-FH1

  • Fairly small: Compact 100x56x28 mm vs Super compact 98x55x23 mm
  • Inexpensive: $164.99 vs $121.99
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FH20 vs the DMC-FH1

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
2 years newer
$291 - $350

Significant advantages of the ZS20 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Much more zoom: 20x vs 5x
  • Has a GPS
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the ZS20 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • Larger: Compact 105x59x28 mm vs Super compact 98x55x23 mm
  • Heavier: 206 g vs 163 g

common strengths of the ZS20 and DMC-FH1

  • None found
arrow Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix DMC-FH1

Olympus VR320

Olympus VR-320
1 year newer
$145

Significant advantages of the VR320 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly more zoom: 12.5x vs 5x
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the VR320 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the VR320 and DMC-FH1

  • Wide aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.8
  • Light weight: 153 g vs 163 g
  • Inexpensive: $144.94 vs $121.99
arrow Compare the Olympus VR-320 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

compared toUltra compact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FH1 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.1), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), shoots faster continuously (5.5 fps vs 1 fps), slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 4 seconds).

However, on average it is slightly larger (super compact 98x55x23 mm vs ultra compact 91x52x17 mm), lacks a built in panoramas, is older (january, 2010 vs january, 2011), is thicker (0.9" vs 0.7") and is slightly heavier (163 g vs 118 g).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
1 year newer
$129

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH2 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH2 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FH2 and DMC-FH1

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Inexpensive: $129.00 vs $121.99
arrow Compare the DMC-FH2 vs the DMC-FH1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
similar age
$164 - $183

Significant advantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Smaller: Ultra compact 91x52x17 mm vs Super compact 98x55x23 mm
  • Significantly lighter: 117 g vs 163 g
  • Thinner: 0.7" vs 0.9"

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO
  • Much shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the DSC-W350 and DMC-FH1

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Inexpensive: $164.00 vs $121.99
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100
1 year newer
$104

Significant advantages of the S3100 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Can create panoramas in-camera
  • Significantly lighter: 118 g vs 163 g

Significant disadvantages of the S3100 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm
  • Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the S3100 and DMC-FH1

  • Inexpensive: $104.46 vs $121.99
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S3100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH5 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH5 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FH5 and DMC-FH1

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FH5 vs the DMC-FH1

Sony Cybershot DSC-W530

Sony Cybershot W530
1 year newer
$171

Significant advantages of the DSC-W530 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Can create panoramas in-camera
  • Significantly lighter: 113 g vs 163 g

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W530 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the DSC-W530 and DMC-FH1

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot W530 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

Olympus Stylus 1040

Olympus Stylus 1040
1 year older
$102

Significant advantages of the 1040 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the 1040 (vs the DMC-FH1)

  • Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the 1040 and DMC-FH1

  • Inexpensive: $101.99 vs $121.99
arrow Compare the Olympus Stylus 1040 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1