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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Samsung GX-20
(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  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung GX-20

 FH22 GX-20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2008Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Panasonic FH22

 GX-20 FH22 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung GX-20

 FH22 GX-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
67
has focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
environment proofing
good megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
41
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung GX-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung GX-20
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