Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A850

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony A850, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and A850 (25MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH22 was released 3 months before the A850 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH22 scores vs the A850 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 has outside 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 Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony A850 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 vs the A850.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and A850 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and A850.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH22 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A850 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively.