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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH8 was introduced 12 months after the ZS10 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH8 grades against the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FH8 ZS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FH8

 ZS10 FH8 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS10

 FH8 ZS10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH8 compared to the ZS10.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and ZS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (219g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (123 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
67
lighter than others (219 grams)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (260 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (123 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123 grams (0.27 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $149 $350