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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH22 and Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was revealed 4 years prior to the HX50V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH22 scores vs the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony HX50V

 FH22 HX50V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic FH22

 HX50V FH22 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 40 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony HX50V

 FH22 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH22 against the HX50V.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and HX50V.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX50V to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (400 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
67
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (272g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX50V Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 170 grams (0.37 lb) 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $439