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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH22 matches up against the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FH22 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FH22

 Galaxy Camera FH22 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2010Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FH22 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH22 and the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
67
offers focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
37
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lb) 300 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $450