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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was manufactured 6 months after the ZR1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH1 matches up against the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic ZR1

 FH1 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FH1

 ZR1 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZR1

 FH1 ZR1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH1 versus the ZR1.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and ZR1.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $150 $280