Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W650

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was released 24 months prior to the W650 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH22 scores against the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH22 against the W650.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and W650.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.