Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-C3

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-C3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very close but the FH22 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH22 was introduced 19 months before the NEX-C3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH22 scores against the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 provides external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH22 and the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and NEX-C3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and NEX-C3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH22 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.