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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS50 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 Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS60
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out 6 years before the ZS50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH1 scores against the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FH1 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FH1

 ZS50 FH1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 60 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS50

 FH1 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 compared to the ZS50.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and ZS50.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (243g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (243g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called Lumix DMC-FS10 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $350