Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ28

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was brought out 12 months after the FZ28 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH22 grades vs the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 comes with exterior 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 FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH22 against the FZ28.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and FZ28.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH22 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FH22 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.