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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W710 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH22 matches up versus the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony W710

 FH22 W710 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FH22

 W710 FH22 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W710

 FH22 W710 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH22 compared to the W710.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and W710.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W710 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Sony W710
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography info
Sony W710 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Sony W710
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
Sony W710 Travel photography features
67
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
34
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $90