Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GF3
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Released August 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GF2
- New Model is Panasonic GF5
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GF3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is relatively similar but the FH22 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH22 was released 19 months earlier than the GF3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH22 matches up against the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic GF3
FH22 | GF3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic FH22
GF3 | FH22 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic GF3
FH22 | GF3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 provides outside 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 GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH22 and the GF3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and GF3 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and GF3.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH22 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FH22 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2011-08-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 gr (0.37 lb) | 264 gr (0.58 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 459 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $360 |