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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH22 and Sony NEX-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively similar but the FH22 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was announced 5 months earlier than the NEX-5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH22 scores vs the NEX-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony NEX-5

 FH22 NEX-5 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Panasonic FH22

 NEX-5 FH22 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony NEX-5

 FH22 NEX-5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 comes with exterior 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 NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 compared to the NEX-5.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and NEX-5 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and NEX-5.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FH22 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
decent MP (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Travel photography camera
67
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
decent MP (14MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5
31
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony NEX-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 170g (0.37 pounds) 287g (0.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 796
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $599