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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S3 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was launched 12 months earlier than the S3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH22 scores versus the S3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic S3

 FH22 S3 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FH22

 S3 FH22 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic S3

 FH22 S3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH22 and the S3.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and S3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH22 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S3 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Panasonic S3
67
boasts touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (117g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Panasonic S3
31
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT 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 rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery style - 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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $110