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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the SZ3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH22 matches up against the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic SZ3

 FH22 SZ3 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic FH22

 SZ3 FH22 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic SZ3

 FH22 SZ3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and SZ3.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
67
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic SZ3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $150