Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
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The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly close but the FH22 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH22 was announced 4 years prior to the NEX-5T which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH22 matches up against the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony NEX-5T
| FH22 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic FH22
| NEX-5T | FH22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2013 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony NEX-5T
| FH22 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH22 versus the NEX-5T.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and NEX-5T.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH22 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-5T will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2013-08-27 |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 170 gr (0.37 lb) | 276 gr (0.61 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $400 |
