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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was announced 12 months earlier than the ZS40 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH10 grades versus the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic ZS40

 FH10 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic FH10

 ZS40 FH10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS40

 FH10 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FH10 vs the ZS40.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and ZS40 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and ZS40.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (240g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (103g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (240g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (240g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 240 grams (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 images 300 images
Style 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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $110 $450