Panasonic FH22 vs Sony TX1

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was introduced 6 months later than the TX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH22 matches up versus the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 provides exterior measurements 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 TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony TX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FH22 compared to the TX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and TX1.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH22 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH22 will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.