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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and FH22 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was unveiled 7 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the G9 grades against the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic FH22

 G9 FH22 
ReleasedNovember 2017January 2010Fresher by 96 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic G9

 FH22 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FH22

 G9 FH22 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 comes with exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 against the FH22.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and FH22 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and FH22.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will offer greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G9
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
70
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
67
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
76
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FH22
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-11-08 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 400 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Launch price $1,500 $200