Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3 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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony G3
FH22 | G3 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FH22
G3 | FH22 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony G3
FH22 | G3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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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 |