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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH22, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 20 months after the FH22 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm XP30 FH22 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Fujifilm XP30

 FH22 Fujifilm XP30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm XP30 FH22 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 features outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the FH22.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and FH22.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
65
environment proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH22
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 200 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $240 $200