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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FP8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was brought out 6 months later than the FP8 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH22 scores vs the FP8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FP8

 FH22 FP8 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FH22

 FP8 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FP8

 FH22 FP8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FP8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH22 vs the FP8.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and FP8.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography info
Panasonic FP8 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
67
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (151g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
41
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
30
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FP8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 170 grams (0.37 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $300