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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was released 12 months before the FX78 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH22 scores versus the FX78 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FX78

 FH22 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic FH22

 FX78 FH22 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FX78

 FH22 FX78 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FH22 against the FX78.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and FX78.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH22 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography details
67
has touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
36
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FX78
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS33 Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Battery life - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $210