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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced about the same time to the ZS10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH2 scores vs the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FH2 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FH2

 ZS10 FH2 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic ZS10

 FH2 ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 features external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH2 versus the ZS10.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and ZS10.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
72
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than others (121g)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (260 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS16 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $149 $350