Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3N 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
- Replacement is Sony a5000
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FH22 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH22 was brought out 4 years prior to the NEX-3N and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH22 matches up vs the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony NEX-3N
FH22 | NEX-3N | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic FH22
NEX-3N | FH22 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 38 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony NEX-3N
FH22 | NEX-3N | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH22 versus the NEX-3N.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and NEX-3N is 94 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and NEX-3N.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH22 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-02-25 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 170 gr (0.37 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 480 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $200 | $399 |