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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FP7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 12 months prior to the FP7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH22 grades vs the FP7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FP7

 FH22 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FH22

 FP7 FH22 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FP7

 FH22 FP7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH22 vs the FP7.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and FP7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and FP7.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FP7 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (240 per charge)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
67
supports touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
good battery life (240 per charge)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
29
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FP7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $227