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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was manufactured around the same time to the W370 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH22 matches up versus the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony W370

 FH22 W370 
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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FH22

 W370 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W370

 FH22 W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 features external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH22 versus the W370.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and W370.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Sony W370 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
67
supports touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Sony W370
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $230