Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FH22, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and FH22 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was unveiled 7 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the G9 grades against the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 comes with exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 against the FH22.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and FH22 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and FH22.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will offer greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.