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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was brought out 12 months after the FS15 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH22 matches up versus the FS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FS15

 FH22 FS15 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FH22

 FS15 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FS15

 FH22 FS15 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH22 and the FS15.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and FS15 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and FS15.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH22 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher FH22 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
67
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-01-16
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $180