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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was launched 4 years prior to the WB30F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH22 scores vs the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung WB30F

 FH22 WB30F 
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic FH22

 WB30F FH22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung WB30F

 FH22 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 offers exterior 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) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH22 against the WB30F.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and WB30F.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
67
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung WB30F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $180