Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH22

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and FH22 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was unveiled 2 years after the FH22 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores versus the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic FH22 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the FH22.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FH22.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.