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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FH10 ZS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FH10

 ZS5 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS5

 FH10 ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (214g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (214 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
39
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $110 $300