Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GH4

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic GH4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FH22 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The FH22 was launched 5 years before the GH4 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH22 matches up against the GH4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH22 against the GH4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and GH4 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and GH4.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH22 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GH4 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.