Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Superseded the Samsung GX-10

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty close but the FH22 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The FH22 was released 24 months later than the GX-20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH22 scores against the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung GX-20
FH22 | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2008 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Panasonic FH22
GX-20 | FH22 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung GX-20
FH22 | GX-20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH22 and the GX-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and GX-20 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and GX-20.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH22 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung GX-20 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent FH22 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Samsung GX-20 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2008-01-24 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4688 x 3120 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 170 gr (0.37 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $200 | $850 |