Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ40

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FZ40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 6 months prior to the FZ40 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH22 grades against the FZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. 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 FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH22 against the FZ40.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and FZ40 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and FZ40.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.