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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ50W 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 HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung HZ50W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was released 3 months before the HZ50W so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH22 matches up versus the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung HZ50W

 FH22 HZ50W 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic FH22

 HZ50W FH22 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung HZ50W

 FH22 HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH22 versus the HZ50W.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and HZ50W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and HZ50W.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography information
67
supports focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung HZ50W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 WB5500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $250