Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 VA

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH22 and Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was brought out 9 years prior to the RX100 VA which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH22 grades vs the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH22 and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH22 against the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and RX100 VA is 94 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH22 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.