Leica C vs Panasonic FH22

Lets look much closer at the Leica C versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty similar but the C (1/1.7") and FH22 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The C was unveiled 3 years after the FH22 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the C scores versus the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are available at Leica C Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica C has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the C and the FH22.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C and FH22.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The C using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH22 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern C provides a benefit in sensor tech.