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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the TS30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH22 matches up versus the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic TS30

 FH22 TS30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic FH22

 TS30 FH22 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 60 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic TS30

 FH22 TS30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH22 vs the TS30.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and TS30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and TS30.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
Panasonic TS30 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (142g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography details
67
offers touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than competition (142g)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
30
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Other name Lumix DMC-FS33 Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $180