Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FZ200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was manufactured 3 years prior to the FZ200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH22 scores against the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 provides outer measurements 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 FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH22 against the FZ200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and FZ200 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and FZ200.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH22 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind in sensor innovation.