Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZR1

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was released 3 years after the ZR1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH10 matches up versus the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH10 versus the ZR1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and ZR1 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger FH10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.