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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH22 grades vs the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony TX100V

 FH22 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic FH22

 TX100V FH22 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony TX100V

 FH22 TX100V 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 provides exterior dimensions 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 TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FH22 and the TX100V.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX100V to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
Sony TX100V Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
Sony TX100V Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
Sony TX100V Travel photography factors
67
features focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
Sony TX100V Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony TX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $380