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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was announced 19 months earlier than the FX90 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH22 scores versus the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FX90

 FH22 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic FH22

 FX90 FH22 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FX90

 FH22 FX90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 offers outside measurements 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 FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH22 versus the FX90.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and FX90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
67
provides touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
has touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
31
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FX90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-08-26
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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
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 One One
Retail cost $200 $227