Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FH22

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FH22, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and FH22 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 6 years after the FH22 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX540 HS against the FH22.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and FH22 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and FH22.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.