Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic FH22
EX-ZR1000 | FH22 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 34 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
FH22 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FH22
EX-ZR1000 | FH22 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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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 |