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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FH22, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 3 years later than the FH22 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm S8500 FH22 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Fujifilm S8500

 FH22 Fujifilm S8500 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm S8500 FH22 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FH22 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the FH22.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and FH22 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and FH22.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (670g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
53
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
52
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
features touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (670g)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic FH22
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $500 $200