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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(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
Panasonic ZS8
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic ZS8

 FH2 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FH2

 ZS8 FH2 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic ZS8

 FH2 ZS8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (270 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography factors
72
good battery pack (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (210g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good battery pack (270 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
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