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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was launched 3 years before the ZS15 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH22 matches up against the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FH22 ZS15 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FH22

 ZS15 FH22 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2010More modern by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS15

 FH22 ZS15 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 has outside measurements 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 ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH22 and the ZS15.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and ZS15.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (208 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography features
67
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than average (208 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (208 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 lbs) 208g (0.46 lbs)
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 All around 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
Battery life - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $279