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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A330
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony A300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and A300 (10MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was launched 24 months later than the A300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH22 matches up against the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony A300

 FH22 A300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2008Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Panasonic FH22

 A300 FH22 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony A300

 FH22 A300 
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 offers external 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) while the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony A300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH22 versus the A300.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and A300 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and A300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH22 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH22 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH22 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography features
Sony A300 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Sony A300
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A300 as a Travel photography camera
67
offers touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
45
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
Sony A300 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Sony A300 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony A300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2008-01-30
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 170 gr (0.37 lb) 632 gr (1.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $0