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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Nikon L22 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 11 months prior to the FH2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L22 grades vs the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic FH2

 L22 FH2 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Nikon L22

 FH2 L22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic FH2

 L22 FH2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Nikon L22 versus Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L22 versus the FH2.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and FH2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH2 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography details
Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery (270 per charge)
lighter than average (121g)
supports focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography information
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic FH2
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $130 $149