Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS30

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was launched 4 years earlier than the ZS30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH22 matches up versus the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 offers external dimensions 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 ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FH22 compared to the ZS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and ZS30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and ZS30.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.