Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS10

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was announced 12 months prior to the ZS10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH20 matches up vs the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 has outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH20 compared to the ZS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and ZS10.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.