Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS1

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") use different sensor size.

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The FH2 was revealed 21 months after the ZS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH2 matches up vs the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH2 vs the ZS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and ZS1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and ZS1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH2 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern FH2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.