Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH6

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was revealed 24 months earlier than the FH6 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH22 grades against the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH22 compared to the FH6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and FH6.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.