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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was launched 20 months later than the ZS5 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH8 scores against the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FH8 ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FH8

 ZS5 FH8 

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS5

 FH8 ZS5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH8 compared to the ZS5.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and ZS5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and ZS5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger FH8 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography info
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH8
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (214g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (123 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
63
lighter than average in class (214g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (123g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123 gr (0.27 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Battery format 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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $300