Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A6300

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FH22 and Sony A6300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was announced 7 years prior to the A6300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FH22 grades vs the A6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 provides exterior 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 Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH22 and Sony A6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH22 and the A6300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and A6300 is 94 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and A6300.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH22 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A6300 will show extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.