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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2012
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced 3 years before the SZ5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH22 scores against the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic SZ5

 FH22 SZ5 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic FH22

 SZ5 FH22 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2010More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic SZ5

 FH22 SZ5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 offers physical 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH22 versus the SZ5.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and SZ5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and SZ5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH22 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very 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

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography information
67
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic SZ5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $195