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Nikon D4s vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72
Nikon D4s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon D4s vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D4
  • Replacement is Nikon D5
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Nikon D4s vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D4s and Panasonic FH22, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D4s (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very close but the D4s (Full frame) and FH22 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The D4s was revealed 4 years later than the FH22 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D4s being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D4s matches up against the FH22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Panasonic FH22

 D4s FH22 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 51 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon D4s

 FH22 D4s 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D4s and Panasonic FH22

 D4s FH22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon D4s vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D4s features physical measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D4s and Panasonic FH22 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D4s vs the FH22.

Nikon D4s vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D4s and FH22 is 50 and 94 respectively.

Nikon D4s vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4s vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D4s and FH22.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D4s using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D4s will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher D4s will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D4s vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Nikon D4s vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4s vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D4s Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
78
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D4s Street photography features
Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
58
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D4s
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (3,020 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4s Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
62
good battery life (3,020 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4s Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (3,020 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4s Vlogging info
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
28
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
31
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon D4s vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4s and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon D4sPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D4s Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-24 2010-01-06
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3280 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 409600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 51 9
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash options Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1350 gr (2.98 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 3074 not tested
Other
Battery life 3020 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL18a -
Self timer Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CompactFlash, XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Price at release $6,498 $200