Panasonic FZ1/10 Third party batteries

frisky · 24th January 2004

Got a couple of PMs asking about them, so thought I'll post here.

Got mine from MS Color, at $40 each. Not sure if they still have them.
At that point of time East Gear don't have these, not sure if things have changed

mcferrari · 24th January 2004

Originally Posted by frisky

Got a couple of PMs asking about them, so thought I'll post here.

Got mine from MS Color, at $40 each. Not sure if they still have them.
At that point of time East Gear don't have these, not sure if things have changed

When did u bought from them? Thanks.

frisky · 24th January 2004

I believe mid Sep 03.

andy9110 · 25th January 2004

hi you say you bought one for $40. is it for fz1 or fz10 ??? thnks

The_Cheat · 25th January 2004

Originally Posted by andy9110

hi you say you bought one for $40. is it for fz1 or fz10 ??? thnks

I'd just went round Funan IT Mall just now, and saw in Harvey Norman the fz1 battery at $95!! Think they really overprice their stuff there...

mcferrari · 25th January 2004

Originally Posted by cheatchu79

I'd just went round Funan IT Mall just now, and saw in Harvey Norman the fz1 battery at $95!! Think they really overprice their stuff there...

It should be the original Panasonic battery for that price! OEM should be enough for me. Anyway thanks for the info.

The_Cheat · 25th January 2004

Is there any differences between the original batteries and the third party batteries?

frisky · 25th January 2004

Originally Posted by andy9110

hi you say you bought one for $40. is it for fz1 or fz10 ??? thnks

I bought it for the FZ1, but my understanding is that the FZ-10 uses exactly the same battery. Do verify that before you buy.

The OEM batteries do seems to have somewhat shorter run time, but their mAh labels indicate that too.........

malamute72 · 25th January 2004

Hi Frisky! Thanks or sharing the information. Really appreciate your kindness. I will check out with MS Color on their availability. I am alright with the shorter run time for the OEM batteries.

As for East Gear, I have checked with them just before the CNY, and they have said that they do not carry any OEM Panasonic Batteries yet.

Also, I have read somewhere that on the internet that FZ1 & FZ10 uses the same battery type. But, like what Frisky had said, do check on their compatibility before purchasing.

Cheers.

mcferrari · 3rd February 2004

Originally Posted by malamute72

Hi Frisky! Thanks or sharing the information. Really appreciate your kindness. I will check out with MS Color on their availability. I am alright with the shorter run time for the OEM batteries.

As for East Gear, I have checked with them just before the CNY, and they have said that they do not carry any OEM Panasonic Batteries yet.

Also, I have read somewhere that on the internet that FZ1 & FZ10 uses the same battery type. But, like what Frisky had said, do check on their compatibility before purchasing.

Cheers.

I called MSColor , and asked about OEM Battery for FZ1, they replied to me they don't have it, only original they have and it cost S$75.

The_Cheat · 19th February 2004

I'd just gotten a third party battery for FZ1 at $60 for CP. Still can't decide whether I'd spend too much on it or not...

malamute72 · 20th February 2004

Why are the OEM batteries so expenisve?

For $10 more, you can get an original Panasonic battery. Is the specifications of the OEM battery same as the original (7.2V & 680mAh)? Like what frisky had said, lesser mAh values means shorter run time.

I have got an original one from a shop in SLS for only $73.50 with GST. It is so far the cheapest original battery I have found after walking many shops. If anybody is interested to get original battery, do let me know & I will PM you the shop details.

The_Cheat · 20th February 2004

Originally Posted by malamute72

Why are the OEM batteries so expenisve?

For $10 more, you can get an original Panasonic battery. Is the specifications of the OEM battery same as the original (7.2V & 680mAh)? Like what frisky had said, lesser mAh values means shorter run time.

I have got an original one from a shop in SLS for only $73.50 with GST. It is so far the cheapest original battery I have found after walking many shops. If anybody is interested to get original battery, do let me know & I will PM you the shop details.

Can pm me where this shop is? I may be interested to get another battery sometime soon. The OEM battery is a bit like quite short-lived...

then · 22nd February 2004

Originally Posted by cheatchu79

Can pm me where this shop is? I may be interested to get another battery sometime soon. The OEM battery is a bit like quite short-lived...

how short-life - 1/2 as lasting? 3/4? what is the brand btw?

interested in getting (original or 3rd party) too.

The_Cheat · 22nd February 2004

Originally Posted by then

how short-life - 1/2 as lasting? 3/4? what is the brand btw?

interested in getting (original or 3rd party) too.

I'd tried out my 3rd party battery, and it work just about as long as the original battery. However, I'd encountered some initial problems with the battery, as it's slightly smaller than the original (about 1mm diff in length), and the fit wasn't as good. Resolved it by sticking a piece of tape at the end to increase the length slightly.

rayfoo · 9th March 2004

erm, got my FZ1 (now FZ2...) at SLS in Dec '03, got an extra batt (higher amperage, original also) at $45 bucks only..

then · 9th March 2004

Originally Posted by rayfoo

erm, got my FZ1 (now FZ2...) at SLS in Dec '03, got an extra batt (higher amperage, original also) at $45 bucks only..

which shop did you get it from?

higher amperage? 720 instead of 680?

rayfoo · 10th March 2004

Originally Posted by then

which shop did you get it from?

higher amperage? 720 instead of 680?

980

at the shop directly in front of the escalator when u go to 2nd level, think it's Song Brothers, be careful of the first level branch thou, they sell the same stuff for higher price i think

then · 10th March 2004

Originally Posted by rayfoo

980

at the shop directly in front of the escalator when u go to 2nd level, think it's Song Brothers, be careful of the first level branch thou, they sell the same stuff for higher price i think

i mean the original battery is rated 680mAh. the 3rd party battery one is 980mAH?? then i am really

.

how is the battery so far? i am quite wary of song brothers...

rayfoo · 12th March 2004

Originally Posted by then

i mean the original battery is rated 680mAh. the 3rd party battery one is 980mAH?? then i am really .

how is the battery so far? i am quite wary of song brothers...

doing pretty well, and the batt is not a 3rd party, but also by panasonic
dun ask my why, the guy just intro'ed to me

the first level shop's for killing pple from what i see

24th January 2004	#1
frisky Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kitten's Den Posts: 733	Panasonic FZ1/10 Third party batteries Got a couple of PMs asking about them, so thought I'll post here. Got mine from MS Color, at $40 each. Not sure if they still have them. At that point of time East Gear don't have these, not sure if things have changed

25th January 2004	#4
andy9110 Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 317	Fz-10 ? hi you say you bought one for $40. is it for fz1 or fz10 ??? thnks

19th February 2004	#11
The_Cheat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,263	I'd just gotten a third party battery for FZ1 at $60 for CP. Still can't decide whether I'd spend too much on it or not... __________________ Send me a PM if you need me to comment on a picture or a series.

25th January 2004	#9
malamute72 New Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: North Side Posts: 21	Hi Frisky! Thanks or sharing the information. Really appreciate your kindness. I will check out with MS Color on their availability. I am alright with the shorter run time for the OEM batteries. As for East Gear, I have checked with them just before the CNY, and they have said that they do not carry any OEM Panasonic Batteries yet. Also, I have read somewhere that on the internet that FZ1 & FZ10 uses the same battery type. But, like what Frisky had said, do check on their compatibility before purchasing. Cheers.

20th February 2004	#12
malamute72 New Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: North Side Posts: 21	Why are the OEM batteries so expenisve? For $10 more, you can get an original Panasonic battery. Is the specifications of the OEM battery same as the original (7.2V & 680mAh)? Like what frisky had said, lesser mAh values means shorter run time. I have got an original one from a shop in SLS for only $73.50 with GST. It is so far the cheapest original battery I have found after walking many shops. If anybody is interested to get original battery, do let me know & I will PM you the shop details.

9th March 2004	#16
rayfoo Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 189	erm, got my FZ1 (now FZ2...) at SLS in Dec '03, got an extra batt (higher amperage, original also) at $45 bucks only..