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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS60 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 ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 4 years before the ZS60 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH10 scores against the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FH10 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FH10

 ZS60 FH10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 36 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS60

 FH10 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 has outer dimensions 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 ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH10 compared to the ZS60.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and ZS60 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and ZS60.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FH10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (282g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competitors (282g)
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
39
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
59
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 260 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $110 $248