Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5
97 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic ZS5
FH10 | ZS5 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | June 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FH10
ZS5 | FH10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS5
FH10 | ZS5 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
See the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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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 |