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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic FH22, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and FH22 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A3 was manufactured 6 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores versus the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm X-A3 FH22 
AnnouncedAugust 2016January 2010More recent by 81 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 FH22 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm X-A3 FH22 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the FH22.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and FH22 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and FH22.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
no image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography factors
65
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (410 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery (410 CIPA)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
67
has touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
74
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic FH22
 Fujifilm X-A3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-08-25 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 9
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339g (0.75 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 410 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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