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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and FH22 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was announced 3 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S3500 grades against the FH22 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Panasonic FH22

 S3500 FH22 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2010Fresher by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon S3500

 FH22 S3500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic FH22

 S3500 FH22 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S3500 vs the FH22.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and FH22.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer S3500 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
33
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography information
Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
has touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography features
40
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 129 gr (0.28 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $85 $200