Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic ZS7

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 18 months before the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH22 grades against the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH22 and the ZS7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and ZS7.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH22 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.