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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH22 was launched 19 months earlier than the PX which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH22 scores versus the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Ricoh PX

 FH22 PX 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic FH22

 PX FH22 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh PX

 FH22 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 has outside 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 Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh PX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH22 compared to the PX.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and PX.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh PX to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FH22 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
Ricoh PX Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
Ricoh PX Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography info
Ricoh PX Travel photography info
67
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh PX Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
Ricoh PX Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Ricoh PX
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Ricoh PX
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $329