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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 6 months prior to the FX700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH22 matches up against the FX700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FX700

 FH22 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FH22

 FX700 FH22 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FX700

 FH22 FX700 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 comes with external 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 FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FH22 and the FX700.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and FX700.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
67
has touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FX700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $399