Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Released June 2010
- Later Model is Sony NEX-C3
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The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very similar but the FH22 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe FH22 was revealed 5 months before the NEX-3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH22 grades versus the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony NEX-3
| FH22 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Panasonic FH22
| NEX-3 | FH22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony NEX-3
| FH22 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH22 against the NEX-3.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and NEX-3 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and NEX-3.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The FH22 provides the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) | 297 gr (0.65 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $200 | $0 |