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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was revealed 8 months later than the ZS3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH22 matches up against the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FH22 ZS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 8 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FH22

 ZS3 FH22 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS3

 FH22 ZS3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH22 vs the ZS3.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and ZS3.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent FH22 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
67
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competitors (229g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $200