Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GH2

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic GH2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is very well matched but the FH22 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The FH22 was manufactured 14 months earlier than the GH2 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH22 grades against the GH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 comes with physical 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 GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FH22 versus the GH2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and GH2 is 94 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and GH2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH22 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH2 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.