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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
31
Features
14
Overall
24

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung CL5 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung CL5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was brought out 11 months after the CL5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH22 scores versus the CL5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung CL5

 FH22 CL5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Panasonic FH22

 CL5 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung CL5

 FH22 CL5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 has outer measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH22 compared to the CL5.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and CL5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and CL5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH22 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH22 will deliver extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern FH22 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
24
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
15
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography information
Samsung CL5 Travel photography information
67
has focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
24
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung CL5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung CL5
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 PL10
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $391