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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was announced 6 years earlier than the ZS50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH22 grades against the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FH22 ZS50 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FH22

 ZS50 FH22 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 60 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS50

 FH22 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 features 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) and the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH22 compared to the ZS50.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and ZS50.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH22 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (243g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography features
67
provides touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (243 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS50
31
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (243 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS33 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $350