Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 2 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH10 matches up versus the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH10 versus the ZS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and ZS5 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and ZS5.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH10 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer FH10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.