Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony A300
FH22 | A300 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2008 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Panasonic FH22
A300 | FH22 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony A300
FH22 | A300 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and A300 is 94 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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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 |