Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Released January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Updated by Panasonic ZS50
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH1 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH1 matches up versus the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic ZS45
FH1 | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic FH1
ZS45 | FH1 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | January 2010 | More recent by 60 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS45
FH1 | ZS45 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 has got external 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 ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH1 against the ZS45.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and ZS45.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 grams (0.36 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 350 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $150 | $300 |