Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic LX3

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was brought out 15 months later than the LX3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH22 scores versus the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH22 compared to the LX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and LX3.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH22 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger FH22 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.