Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S950
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S950 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
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S950 Overview
Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH22 was released 11 months after the S950 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH22 scores against the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S950 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony S950
FH22 | S950 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Panasonic FH22
S950 | FH22 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony S950
FH22 | S950 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony S950 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH22 and the S950.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and S950.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH22 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer FH22 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 170 grams (0.37 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $200 | $130 |