Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W230

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was announced 11 months after the W230 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH22 scores against the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 has got physical measurements 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 W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH22 compared to the W230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and W230.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent FH22 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.