Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH8
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH22 was announced 24 months earlier than the FH8 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH22 matches up vs the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FH8
FH22 | FH8 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FH22
FH8 | FH22 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FH8
FH22 | FH8 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH22 versus the FH8.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and FH8.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 170 gr (0.37 lbs) | 123 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 260 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $200 | $149 |