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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W650 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was released 24 months prior to the W650 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH22 scores against the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony W650

 FH22 W650 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic FH22

 W650 FH22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W650

 FH22 W650 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH22 against the W650.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and W650.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Sony W650
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
67
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (124g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony W650
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Other name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $140