Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
- Successor is Panasonic ZS25
Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic ZS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH10 was launched 9 months later than the ZS20 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the FH10 grades against the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic ZS20
FH10 | ZS20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | April 2012 | More recent by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic FH10
ZS20 | FH10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS20
FH10 | ZS20 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH10 versus the ZS20.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and ZS20 is 97 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and ZS20.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern FH10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-04-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 103g (0.23 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | 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 |
Launch cost | $110 | $349 |