Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH22 was revealed 24 months prior to the S2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH22 scores vs the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic S2
FH22 | S2 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FH22
S2 | FH22 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic S2
FH22 | S2 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 features outside measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic S2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 and the S2.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and S2.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FH22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) | 112 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | - | 280 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $200 | $109 |