Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic G1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FH22 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was revealed 12 months later than the G1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH22 grades against the G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor 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) while the Panasonic G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH22 and the G1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and G1 is 94 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and G1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH22 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH22 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.