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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Samsung HZ10W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung HZ10W

 FH22 HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 8 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FH22

 HZ10W FH22 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung HZ10W

 FH22 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
67
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (249g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than others (249 grams)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung HZ10W
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