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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 18 months after the ZR1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH5 scores against the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic ZR1

 FH5 ZR1 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FH5

 ZR1 FH5 

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic ZR1

 FH5 ZR1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH5 and the ZR1.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and ZR1.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
supports touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography highlights
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery style 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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $169 $280