Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was released 7 years before the HX80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH22 scores against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 has external dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH22 compared to the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and HX80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be behind in sensor tech.