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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FZ100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced 6 months earlier than the FZ100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH22 grades against the FZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FZ100

 FH22 FZ100 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic FH22

 FZ100 FH22 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FZ100

 FH22 FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH22 compared to the FZ100.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and FZ100 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and FZ100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
67
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
64
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (540g)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FZ100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $500