Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was announced 12 months prior to the FP5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH22 matches up vs the FP5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 has got external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH22 compared to the FP5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and FP5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and FP5.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.