Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH22

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH22, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and FH22 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was revealed 8 years after the FH22 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS200 grades versus the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FH22 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 compared to the FH22.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and FH22 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and FH22.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.