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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was announced 18 months earlier than the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH22 scores vs the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax RZ10

 FH22 RZ10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FH22

 RZ10 FH22 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax RZ10

 FH22 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH22 vs the RZ10.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Pentax RZ10 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (178 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography factors
67
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (178 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (178 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Pentax Optio RZ10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 178 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $200