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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was manufactured within a month of the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH22 scores vs the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
 FH22 HZ30W 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic FH22

		

		

			
 HZ30W FH22 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
 FH22 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 offers outside 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 HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH22 vs the HZ30W.
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and HZ30W.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH22 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
28
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
29
 has manual focus
 can't use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus by touch
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
42
 great zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
67
 includes focus by touch
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (360mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
42
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
43
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone socket
30
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (245g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung HZ30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $280