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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FH1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FH1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was launched 8 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS200 grades versus the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic FH1

 ZS200 FH1 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2010Fresher by 99 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic ZS200

 FH1 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FH1

 ZS200 FH1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ZS200 compared to the FH1.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and FH1 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and FH1.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer ZS200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
65
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography info
Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
good battery (370 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
76
good battery (370 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic FH1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Other name Lumix DC-TZ200 Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-13 2010-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 gr (0.75 pounds) 163 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $800 $150