Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GH1

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic GH1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is very well matched but the FH22 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was unveiled 6 months later than the GH1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH22 grades versus the GH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH22 and the GH1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and GH1 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and GH1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH22 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH22 will give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.