Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GF7

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GF7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is very similar but the FH22 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FH22 was launched 6 years before the GF7 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH22 grades versus the GF7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 has outside measurements 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 GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH22 compared to the GF7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and GF7 is 94 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and GF7.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH22 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.