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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was brought out 12 months after the FS7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH22 matches up versus the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FS7

 FH22 FS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic FH22

 FS7 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FS7

 FH22 FS7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH22 compared to the FS7.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and FS7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and FS7.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH22 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH22 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer FH22 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography factors
67
supports focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography info
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
30
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-16
Physical type 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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 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 distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lbs) 139 grams (0.31 lbs)
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 Overall 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $160