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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony HX200V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was brought out 3 years prior to the HX200V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH22 matches up versus the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony HX200V

 FH22 HX200V 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic FH22

 HX200V FH22 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 28 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony HX200V

 FH22 HX200V 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 offers external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH22 and the HX200V.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and HX200V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Sony HX200V
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (450 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography information
Sony HX200V Travel photography information
67
features focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
great battery (450 shots)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX200V Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
50
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great battery (450 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
Sony HX200V Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
27
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony HX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Other name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lb) 583 grams (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $480