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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH22 grades versus the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic ZS20

 FH22 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic FH22

 ZS20 FH22 
RevealedApril 2012January 2010Fresher by 28 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS20

 FH22 ZS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH22 compared to the ZS20.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older FH22 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
67
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS33 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-04-26
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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
Battery life - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $349