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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was brought out 12 months earlier than the WX10 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH22 matches up vs the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony WX10

 FH22 WX10 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FH22

 WX10 FH22 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony WX10

 FH22 WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH22 against the WX10.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and WX10.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX10 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
67
has touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX10 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Other name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lb) 161 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BG1
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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $200