Panasonic FH22 vs Sony QX30

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH22 and Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced 5 years prior to the QX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH22 grades versus the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 has external measurements 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 QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH22 and Sony QX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 against the QX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and QX30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and QX30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind in sensor technology.