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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LX7 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX5
  • Successor is Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The FH22 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the LX7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH22 matches up versus the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic LX7

 FH22 LX7 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FH22

 LX7 FH22 
AnnouncedOctober 2012January 2010Fresher by 33 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic LX7

 FH22 LX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 versus the LX7.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and LX7.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH22 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH22 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Panasonic LX7 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography factors
67
provides focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
great battery pack (330 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (298g)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 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 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 lb) 298g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $400