Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR1
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH2 was introduced 18 months after the ZR1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH2 scores against the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic ZR1
| FH2 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FH2
| ZR1 | FH2 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic ZR1
| FH2 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH2 vs the ZR1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and ZR1.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH2 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer FH2 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography info
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others (121g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography info
great battery pack (270 shots)
lighter than others (121g)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography features
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine V |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 158g (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 270 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $149 | $280 |