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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W230 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was announced 11 months after the W230 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH22 scores against the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony W230

 FH22 W230 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Panasonic FH22

 W230 FH22 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W230

 FH22 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 has got physical measurements 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 W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH22 compared to the W230.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and W230.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent FH22 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
Sony W230 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Sony W230
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Sony W230
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Sony W230
67
includes touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
Sony W230 Landscape photography details
42
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony W230
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $180