Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic L1

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic L1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was brought out 2 years later than the L1 and that is quite a sizable gap 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 L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH22 matches up against the L1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FH22 vs the L1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and L1 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and L1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH22 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH22 will give you more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern FH22 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.