Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22/Panasonic-FH22-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5/Panasonic-LS5-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Announced July 2011
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The FH22 was announced 18 months earlier than the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH22 scores versus the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic LS5
FH22 | LS5 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FH22
LS5 | FH22 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic LS5
FH22 | LS5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 vs the LS5.
![Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.
![Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and LS5.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 grams (0.37 lbs) | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 160 pictures |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $200 | $294 |