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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(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
Panasonic ZS20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic ZS20

 FH10 ZS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013April 2012More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic FH10

 ZS20 FH10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS20

 FH10 ZS20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and ZS20 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (103 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (206 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography advice
39
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
31
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
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