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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was revealed 6 months later than the ZR1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH22 grades vs the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic ZR1

 FH22 ZR1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FH22

 ZR1 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZR1

 FH22 ZR1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH22 vs the ZR1.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
67
features touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
28
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 gr (0.37 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $280