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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450 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 A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony A450, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the FH22 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was revealed about the same time to the A450 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH22 grades against the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony A450

 FH22 A450 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic FH22

 A450 FH22 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony A450

 FH22 A450 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 features outer 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 Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH22 against the A450.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and A450.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The FH22 contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Sony A450
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Sony A450
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography highlights
Sony A450 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (1,050 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography information
Sony A450 Travel photography information
67
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Sony A450 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
9
no video
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony A450
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lb) 560 grams (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $1,241