Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH22 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 offers physical 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH22 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.