Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
(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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic ZS8
FH1 | ZS8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FH1
ZS8 | FH1 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS8
FH1 | ZS8 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Check out the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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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 |