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Panasonic Toughpad Fz E1 4G (2GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,260RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:5 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 801

Panasonic Toughpad Fz E1 4G (2GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

90%

6.6

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 59% of tablets
5.8

Value for money

Value for money
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

3.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 97%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

22%

5.6

Performance

20%

6.6

Display

16%

6.4

Camera

14%

8.5

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

6.4

Software & Features

5%

6.4

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 61%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,260
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Technical Specifications of tablet Panasonic Toughpad Fz E1 4G (2GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

22%

5.6

Performance

20%

6.6

Display

16%

6.4

Camera

14%

8.5

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

6.4

Software & Features

5%

6.4

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

6.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Panasonic Toughpad Fz E1 4G (2GB + 32GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

3.9

Price

5.8
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 2 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 60.9% of tablets and equal to that of 15.6% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 65.5% of tablets and equal to those in 0.4% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×720
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×720 which is lower than that of 89.9% of tablets and equal to that of 0.5% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
294 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 294 ppi which is higher than that of 90.8% of tablets and equal to that of 0.2% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 1.3 MP which is lower than in 80.8% of tablets and equal to that in 5.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is wider than that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
6,200 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 6,200 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 52.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
Charging speed
60 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 60 W which is faster than in 90.7% of tablets and equal to speeds in 0.7% of tablets.
Battery life
14 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 14 hours, which is longer than that of 81.5% of tablets and equal to that of 3.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
yes
This tablet supports NFC. 89.1% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.1%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
?
Weight
426 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 426 g which is lighter than 72% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 87.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 5.2% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Panasonic Toughpad Fz E1 4G (2GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (14 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    14 hours vs 10 hours
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 3.33x faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (60 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    60 W vs 18 W
  • 31.3% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (294 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    294 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 330 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 330 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 330 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 330 vs Mali-G51
  • 15% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 52.4% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (2,882 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    2,882 points vs 1,891 points
  • 31.3% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (294 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    294 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 99 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • 73 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (294 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    294 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (14 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    14 hours vs 10 hours
  • 3.33x faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (60 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    60 W vs 18 W
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Supports NFC
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Includes stylus
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • 87.9 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (87.4 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    87.4 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 13.1% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (426 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    426 g vs 490 g
  • 2 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (3 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    3 vs 1
  • 3.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×720 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×720 vs 1920×1200
  • 5.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (5 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    5 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4.85x more expensive
    Panasonic Toughpad Fz E1 4G (2GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£1,260 vs £260).
    £1,260 vs £260
  • 23.3% worse value for money
    Panasonic Toughpad Fz E1 4G (2GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (5.76 vs 7.1).
    5.76 vs 7.1
  • 4.81x less popular
    Panasonic Toughpad Fz E1 4G (2GB + 32GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 50% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 30.8% slower GPU clock
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (450 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    450 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×720 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×720 vs 1920×1200
  • 5.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (5 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    5 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 3.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • No CMOS sensor
    This tablet lacks a CMOS sensor, the average tablet includes one. 99.4% of tablets utilize CMOS sensors.
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 22.9 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (30.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    30.9 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 5 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019).
    June 2014
    2014 vs 2019

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What customers like about Panasonic Toughpad Fz E1 4G (2GB + 32GB)

  • Extreme military-grade durability (MIL-STD-810G and IP68 certified)
  • Excellent battery life of up to 14 hours with a large 6,200mAh capacity
  • Hot-swappable battery feature allows for continuous operation without rebooting
  • Sunlight-readable 5-inch display with anti-reflective coating
  • Glove-compatible touchscreen and rain-sensing mode for harsh outdoor use
  • Integrated enterprise tools like a high-performance barcode scanner

What customers don't like about Panasonic Toughpad Fz E1 4G (2GB + 32GB)

  • High retail price compared to standard consumer devices
  • Considerable physical bulk and thickness (32mm), making it difficult to pocket
  • Mediocre camera performance, especially in low light or high-detail shots
  • Low-quality internal speakers that sound tinny at high volumes
  • Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld OS may have a more limited app ecosystem than consumer versions

Verdict

The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-E1 is an ultra-rugged 5-inch handheld tablet designed for extreme environments, featuring a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor (2.3GHz), 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of expandable storage. It is distinguished by its MIL-STD-810G and IP68 ratings, allowing it to survive 3-metre drops onto concrete and submersion in 1.5 metres of water for 30 minutes, while operating in temperatures from -20°C to +60°C. Key pros include its daylight-readable 500-nit HD display with glove and rain touch modes, a massive 6200mAh hot-swappable battery providing up to 14 hours of use, and specialized enterprise features like 4G LTE voice/data and an optional integrated barcode reader. However, notable cons include its significant bulk and weight (approx. 430g), a high entry price compared to standard mobile devices, and an aging Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld operating system that limits modern application support.

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