Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony A450
FH22 | A450 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic FH22
A450 | FH22 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony A450
FH22 | A450 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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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 |