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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 5 months before the ZS5 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH1 grades versus the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FH1 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FH1

 ZS5 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS5

 FH1 ZS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has outside 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) and the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH1 versus the ZS5.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (214g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (214 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS10 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $300