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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was launched about the same time to the XS1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH10 scores vs the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic XS1

 FH10 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FH10

 XS1 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic XS1

 FH10 XS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH10 vs the XS1.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and XS1 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and XS1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography features
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (103g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (103g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.40 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $110 $130