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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FZ35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 6 months prior to the FZ35 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH1 scores versus the FZ35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FH1 FZ35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FH1

 FZ35 FH1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FZ35

 FH1 FZ35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH1 compared to the FZ35.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and FZ35.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography details
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
26
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FZ35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS10 Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lb) 397 gr (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $999