Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FZ60

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FZ60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was launched 3 years earlier than the FZ60 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH22 matches up against the FZ60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH22 and the FZ60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and FZ60 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and FZ60.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.