Clicky

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q-S1 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2014
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax Q-S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the FH22 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The FH22 was introduced 5 years before the Q-S1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH22 grades vs the Q-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax Q-S1

 FH22 Q-S1 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic FH22

 Q-S1 FH22 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2010Newer by 55 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax Q-S1

 FH22 Q-S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 features 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) while the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 compared to the Q-S1.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and Q-S1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and Q-S1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH22 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FH22 will show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (203g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography details
67
offers touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than others (203g)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (203g)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Pentax Q-S1
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2014-08-04
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 lbs) 203g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $250