Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q7

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax Q7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very similar but the FH22 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH22 was launched 4 years before the Q7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH22 grades against the Q7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH22 compared to the Q7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and Q7 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and Q7.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH22 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH22 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.