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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic ZS45
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic ZS45

 FH1 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic FH1

 ZS45 FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS45

 FH1 ZS45 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (249 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lighter than others (249 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
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