Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS100

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very well matched but the FH10 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") feature different sensor size.

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The FH10 was manufactured 4 years prior to the ZS100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH10 scores versus the ZS100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. 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) while the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH10 and the ZS100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and ZS100 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and ZS100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS100 will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FH10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.