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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FZ35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 6 months prior to the FZ35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH22 grades vs the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FH22 FZ35 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FH22

 FZ35 FH22 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FZ35

 FH22 FZ35 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 features outside measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH22 vs the FZ35.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and FZ35 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and FZ35.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
67
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
26
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FZ35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS33 Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lb) 397 grams (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $999