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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FP1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced within a month of the FP1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH22 scores vs the FP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FP1

 FH22 FP1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FH22

 FP1 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FP1

 FH22 FP1 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH22 against the FP1.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and FP1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and FP1.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography advice
67
features focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
41
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (151g)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FP1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $153