Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH22 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 has got outside 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH22 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.