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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung PL210 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 PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH22 versus Samsung PL210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was brought out 12 months before the PL210 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH22 scores vs the PL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung PL210

 FH22 PL210 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Panasonic FH22

 PL210 FH22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung PL210

 FH22 PL210 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 features outer 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 PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH22 compared to the PL210.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and PL210 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and PL210.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH22 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Samsung PL210
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography details
Samsung PL210 Travel photography details
67
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Samsung PL210 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung PL210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung PL210
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 lb) -
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $200