Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G10

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FH22 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FH22 was unveiled 7 months prior to the G10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH22 grades against the G10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 offers outside 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 G10 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic G10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH22 versus the G10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and G10 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and G10.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH22 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.