Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH22 was revealed 9 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH22 grades versus the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 offers outer 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 RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 compared to the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and RX100 VI is 94 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH22 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FH22 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.