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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced 12 months prior to the W510 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH22 grades vs the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony W510

 FH22 W510 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Panasonic FH22

 W510 FH22 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W510

 FH22 W510 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 offers 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) while the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH22 versus the W510.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and W510.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH22 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Sony W510
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
67
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Sony W510
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Sony W510 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony W510
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 170g (0.37 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $99