Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S980

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was launched 11 months later than the S980 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH22 scores against the S980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH22 and the S980.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and S980.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern FH22 should have a benefit in sensor technology.