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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS200
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH1 was manufactured 7 years before the ZS100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH1 matches up against the ZS100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic ZS100

 FH1 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic FH1

 ZS100 FH1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 73 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS100

 FH1 ZS100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH1 vs the ZS100.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and ZS100 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and ZS100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS100
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (312g)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than others (312g)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
68
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (312 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE 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) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 163g (0.36 lbs) 312g (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $700