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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS10, 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 FH10 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was announced 24 months later than the ZS10 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH10 grades against the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FH10 ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FH10

 ZS10 FH10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS10

 FH10 ZS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH10 vs the ZS10.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and ZS10 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and ZS10.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (219g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (219g)
provides touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $110 $350