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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX720 HS
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic FH22, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and FH22 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 5 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX710 HS grades against the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Panasonic FH22

 SX710 HS FH22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 61 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon SX710 HS

 FH22 SX710 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic FH22

 SX710 HS FH22 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the FH22.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and FH22 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and FH22.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography information
Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (269 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (230 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $349 $200