Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax XG-1

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax XG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was launched 5 years earlier than the XG-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH22 grades against the XG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Pentax XG-1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FH22 versus the XG-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and XG-1 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and XG-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.