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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was announced 6 years earlier than the NX500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH22 scores vs the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung NX500

 FH22 NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Panasonic FH22

 NX500 FH22 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung NX500

 FH22 NX500 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 has physical dimensions 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 NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH22 against the NX500.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and NX500 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and NX500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH22 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will result in more detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
80
you can focus manually
great megapixels (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
Samsung NX500 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
81
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX500 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
great megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
Samsung NX500 Travel photography features
67
features focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
78
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
great megapixels (28MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
great megapixels (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX500 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung NX500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung NX500
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung NX500
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 209
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lb) 287 grams (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1379
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $800