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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S3300 versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was released 2 years after the FH22 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S3300 matches up vs the FH22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic FH22

 S3300 FH22 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon S3300

 FH22 S3300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FH22

 S3300 FH22 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3300 versus Panasonic FH22 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S3300 compared to the FH22.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and FH22 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and FH22.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3300 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S3300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography information
Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
66
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
features focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 life 180 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $99 $200