Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S950

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was released 11 months after the S950 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH22 scores against the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH22 and the S950.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and S950.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH22 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer FH22 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.