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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH22 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was released 24 months earlier than the WB850F making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH22 matches up against the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung WB850F

 FH22 WB850F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Panasonic FH22

 WB850F FH22 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung WB850F

 FH22 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH22 versus Samsung WB850F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH22 vs the WB850F.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and WB850F.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
67
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (250 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
34
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung WB850F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung WB850F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $599