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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 12 months before the ZS10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH22 scores against the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FH22 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FH22

 ZS10 FH22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS10

 FH22 ZS10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 features outer measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH22 against the ZS10.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and ZS10.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older FH22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (219 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
67
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than others (219g)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS33 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $350