Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony H400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was brought out 5 years prior to the H400 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH22 scores against the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 vs the H400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and H400 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and H400.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.