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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FH22 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 3 years after the FH22 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the FH22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm X20 FH22 
RevealedApril 2013January 2010More modern by 41 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Fujifilm X20

 FH22 Fujifilm X20 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm X20 FH22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 features outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has sizing 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 X20 and Panasonic FH22 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the FH22.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and FH22 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and FH22.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than average (353g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (270 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
60
good battery power (270 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (353g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
55
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
no Timelapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (353g)
30
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH22
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $500 $200