Panasonic FH22 vs Sigma SD10

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH22 versus Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was launched 5 years after the SD10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH22 scores against the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 has got external measurements 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 Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH22 versus Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH22 versus the SD10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and SD10 is 94 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and SD10.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH22 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH22 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern FH22 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.