Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1
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38 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic ZR1
FH5 | ZR1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FH5
ZR1 | FH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic ZR1
FH5 | ZR1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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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 |