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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was launched 13 months after the G3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH22 grades vs the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony G3

 FH22 G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FH22

 G3 FH22 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony G3

 FH22 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH22 vs the G3.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and G3.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH22 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH22 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Sony G3
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
67
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
Sony G3 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $200