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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very well matched but the FH22 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was introduced 3 years prior to the NEX-F3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH22 grades vs the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony NEX-F3

 FH22 NEX-F3 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic FH22

 NEX-F3 FH22 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony NEX-F3

 FH22 NEX-F3 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 offers external measurements 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-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH22 versus the NEX-F3.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH22 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
67
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
better than average battery (470 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
27
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony NEX-F3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-08-16
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 pounds) 314g (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $470