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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the FH22 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S570 matches up vs the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic FH22

 S570 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon S570

 FH22 S570 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH22

 S570 FH22 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S570 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S570 against the FH22.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and FH22.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH22 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography information
Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
67
features touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography factors
27
rather wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format - 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $200