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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W220 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 13 months after the W220 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH22 grades vs the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony W220

 FH22 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FH22

 W220 FH22 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W220

 FH22 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH22 against the W220.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and W220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH22 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Sony W220
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Sony W220
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
67
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $160