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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(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
Panasonic S2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic S2

 FH22 S2 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FH22

 S2 FH22 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic S2

 FH22 S2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
Panasonic S2 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
67
comes with touch focus
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S2 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (112g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
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