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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was brought out 12 months prior to the S1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH22 grades against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic S1

 FH22 S1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FH22

 S1 FH22 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic S1

 FH22 S1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 offers outer dimensions 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 S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH22 against the S1.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and S1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
67
includes touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competitors (117g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
30
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $269