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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS42 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Bump to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS42, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was unveiled 9 months after the FS42 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH22 matches up versus the FS42 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FS42

 FH22 FS42 
ReleasedJanuary 2010April 2009Newer by 9 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FH22

 FS42 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FS42

 FH22 FS42 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH22 versus the FS42.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and FS42 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and FS42.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH22 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH22 will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH22 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Panasonic FS42
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS42 Travel photography highlights
67
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Panasonic FS42
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FS42
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-04-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1000
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lbs) 132 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $580