Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ100

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FZ100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was unveiled 2 years later than the FZ100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH10 matches up versus the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH10 against the FZ100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and FZ100 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and FZ100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH10 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.