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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 4 years before the XS1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH22 matches up versus the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic XS1

 FH22 XS1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FH22

 XS1 FH22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic XS1

 FH22 XS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH22 and the XS1.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and XS1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
67
provides focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
42
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photographs
Battery style - 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 1 1
Retail price $200 $130