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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 VI
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was launched 7 years before the RX100 V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH22 scores versus the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony RX100 V

 FH22 RX100 V 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Panasonic FH22

 RX100 V FH22 
RevealedOctober 2016January 2010Fresher by 82 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony RX100 V

 FH22 RX100 V 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 features external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony RX100 V 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 differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH22 vs the RX100 V.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and RX100 V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and RX100 V.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH22 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography details
Sony RX100 V Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Travel photography camera
67
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
80
lighter than competition (299g)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 V Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony RX100 V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2016-10-06
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $998