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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FS12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 9 months later than the FS12 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH22 grades against the FS12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FS12

 FH22 FS12 
RevealedJanuary 2010April 2009More recent by 9 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FH22

 FS12 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FS12

 FH22 FS12 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. 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) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 compared to the FS12.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and FS12 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and FS12.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH22 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Panasonic FS12 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography details
67
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
31
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FS12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-04-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $228