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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A9
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A9 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was introduced 10 years before the A9 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH22 grades vs the A9 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony A9 II

 FH22 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Panasonic FH22

 A9 II FH22 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2010More recent by 118 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony A9 II

 FH22 A9 II 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 offers exterior 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 Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH22 and the A9 II.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and A9 II is 94 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and A9 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH22 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A9 II will offer you more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
Sony A9 II Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
Sony A9 II Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography information
Sony A9 II Travel photography information
67
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
great battery pack (690 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
Sony A9 II Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (690 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Sony A9 II
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony A9 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2019-10-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 693
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 678 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
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
Battery life - 690 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Two
Price at release $200 $4,498