Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A6600

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH22 and Sony A6600, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH22 was launched 10 years before the A6600 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH22 grades against the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH22 vs the A6600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and A6600 is 94 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and A6600.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH22 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6600 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.