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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced around the same time to the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH22 grades versus the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FH22 ZR3 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FH22

 ZR3 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZR3

 FH22 ZR3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys external 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) and the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH22 and the ZR3.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and ZR3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography factors
67
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS33 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.37 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
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 Overall 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $280