Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-F5/Panasonic-F5-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22/Panasonic-FH22-front.jpg)
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The F5 was unveiled 3 years after the FH22 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the F5 matches up against the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FH22
F5 | FH22 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic F5
FH22 | F5 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FH22
F5 | FH22 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic FH22 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the F5 vs the FH22.
![Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-F5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FH22 is 96 and 94 respectively.
![Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-F5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and FH22.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent F5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-F5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-F5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 life | 250 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $100 | $200 |