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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was introduced 5 months before the FH22 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1000pj scores versus the FH22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic FH22

 S1000pj FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon S1000pj

 FH22 S1000pj 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FH22

 S1000pj FH22 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj has got external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1000pj compared to the FH22.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and FH22.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
has focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $289 $200