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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 2 years later than the FH22 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic FH22

 EX-ZR1000 FH22 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2010More recent by 34 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 FH22 EX-ZR1000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FH22

 EX-ZR1000 FH22 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the FH22.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and FH22 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and FH22.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography factors
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
70
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
includes focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FH22
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $572 $200