Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH22

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and FH22 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The S30 was revealed 2 years later than the FH22 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S30 scores versus the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH22 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S30 compared to the FH22.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and FH22 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and FH22.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S30 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent S30 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.