Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH22

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FH22 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 4 years after the FH22 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the FH22.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and FH22 is 80 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and FH22.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.