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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon L22 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was released within a month of the FH1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L22 grades vs the FH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic FH1

 L22 FH1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon L22

 FH1 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic FH1

 L22 FH1 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 features outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the L22 vs the FH1.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and FH1.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 163 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $150