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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH22, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was announced 2 years after the FH22 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the FH22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm XP50 FH22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Fujifilm XP50

 FH22 Fujifilm XP50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm XP50 FH22 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH22 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the FH22.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and FH22 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and FH22.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm XP50 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH22
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 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 speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 175g (0.39 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $200