Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS10

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled very close to the ZS10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH5 matches up versus the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH5 and the ZS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and ZS10.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH5 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.