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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released July 2009
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 5 months before the FH22 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm A170 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Fujifilm A170

 FH22 Fujifilm A170 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm A170 FH22 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the FH22.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and FH22.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH22 to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH22
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $80 $200