Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung GX-1L

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung GX-1L, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was released 3 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH22 grades vs the GX-1L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 features physical measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH22 against the GX-1L.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and GX-1L is 94 and 69 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and GX-1L.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH22 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH22 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH22 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.