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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G7 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic G7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FH22 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was announced 6 years prior to the G7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH22 scores versus the G7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic G7

 FH22 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic FH22

 G7 FH22 
RevealedMay 2015January 2010More recent by 65 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic G7

 FH22 G7 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic G7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH22 versus the G7.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and G7 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and G7.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH22 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G7 will produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Panasonic G7
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Panasonic G7
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography info
Panasonic G7 Travel photography info
67
comes with focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Panasonic G7
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
72
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic G7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Other name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2015-05-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 lb) 410g (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $800