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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very well matched but the FH1 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH1 was released 8 months after the ZS1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH1 grades versus the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic ZS1

 FH1 ZS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic FH1

 ZS1 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS1

 FH1 ZS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH1 and the ZS1.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and ZS1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH1 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern FH1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $0