Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX5

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.

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The FH22 was launched 5 months before the HX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH22 grades vs the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH22 versus the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and HX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH22 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively.