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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was introduced 8 months later than the ZS1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH22 scores versus the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic ZS1

 FH22 ZS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 8 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic FH22

 ZS1 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS1

 FH22 ZS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH22 and the ZS1.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and ZS1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH22 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH22 will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent FH22 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography factors
67
features touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average in class (229g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS33 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $0