Canon 7D vs Panasonic FH22

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon 7D vs Panasonic FH22, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and FH22 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7D was brought out 2 months before the FH22 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 7D matches up against the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 7D Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 7D enjoys outside measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon 7D vs Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7D and the FH22.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and FH22 is 56 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and FH22.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 7D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 7D will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.