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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W530

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W530 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W530 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W530 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH22 grades versus the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony W530

 FH22 W530 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Panasonic FH22

 W530 FH22 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W530

 FH22 W530 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 compared to the W530.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and W530.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH22 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Sony W530
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
Sony W530 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
Sony W530 Travel photography features
67
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony W530
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $269