Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
- Introduced January 2013
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic ZS40
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic FH10
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS40
FH10 | ZS40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and ZS40 is 97 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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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 |