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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 23 months later than the FH22 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the 3D1 grades versus the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic FH22

 3D1 FH22 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2010More recent by 23 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic 3D1

 FH22 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FH22

 3D1 FH22 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH22 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 3D1 and the FH22.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and FH22 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and FH22.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 3D1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
27
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography factors
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
59
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FH22
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-11-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $670 $200