Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX300
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Replacement is Sony WX350
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Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH22 was introduced 4 years before the WX300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH22 matches up against the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony WX300
| FH22 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FH22
| WX300 | FH22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 38 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony WX300
| FH22 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH22 and the WX300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and WX300.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 170g (0.37 pounds) | 166g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $200 | $330 |
