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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was announced 12 months after the FX580 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH22 scores vs the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FX580

 FH22 FX580 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FH22

 FX580 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FX580

 FH22 FX580 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH22 versus the FX580.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and FX580.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger FH22 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Panasonic FX580 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography features
67
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FX580
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $499