Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH2 was launched 6 months before the ZS8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH2 scores vs the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic ZS8
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FH2
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic ZS8
FH2 | ZS8 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 comes with external 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 ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH2 versus the ZS8.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and ZS8.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 210g (0.46 lbs) |
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 pictures | 340 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $149 | $275 |