Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH22

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH22, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FH22 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GH5S was unveiled 8 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GH5S scores against the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S has outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GH5S versus the FH22.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and FH22 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and FH22.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5S with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH22 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern GH5S provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.