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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 12 months earlier than the ZS10 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH1 grades against the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FH1 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FH1

 ZS10 FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS10

 FH1 ZS10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH1 compared to the ZS10.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and ZS10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS10 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FH1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
supports touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called Lumix DMC-FS10 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $350