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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the ZS8 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH1 grades against the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic ZS8

 FH1 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FH1

 ZS8 FH1 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS8

 FH1 ZS8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has outside 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) while the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH1 against the ZS8.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and ZS8.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (210g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (210g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 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 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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
Battery life - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $275