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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax VS20 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was brought out 24 months prior to the VS20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH22 scores against the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax VS20

 FH22 VS20 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic FH22

 VS20 FH22 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax VS20

 FH22 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH22 and the VS20.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and VS20.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax VS20 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Pentax VS20
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (235g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
67
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors (235g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Pentax VS20 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (235 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Pentax Optio VS20
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-01-25
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $106