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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH22 and Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was launched 3 years prior to the HX20V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH22 grades versus the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony HX20V

 FH22 HX20V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic FH22

 HX20V FH22 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2010Newer by 30 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony HX20V

 FH22 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 has got exterior 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 HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH22 and Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH22 against the HX20V.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
Sony HX20V Travel photography factors
67
provides focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX20V Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
Sony HX20V Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony HX20V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 320 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
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 Single Single
Price at launch $200 $397