Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A350

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH22 and Sony A350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively close but the FH22 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was launched 20 months after the A350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH22 matches up against the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH22 vs the A350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and A350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and A350.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The FH22 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more modern FH22 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.