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
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
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 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic FH22
NEX-5T | FH22 | |||
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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 | |||
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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).
See the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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 | |
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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 |