Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released May 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB500

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH22 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FH22 was launched 8 months after the HZ10W and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH22 scores versus the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung HZ10W
FH22 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FH22
HZ10W | FH22 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung HZ10W
FH22 | HZ10W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys physical 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) while the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH22 versus Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH22 and the HZ10W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and HZ10W.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH22 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH22 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS33 | WB500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2432 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 170g (0.37 pounds) | 249g (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $200 | $300 |