Panasonic FH22 vs Sony WX300

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced 4 years before the WX300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH22 matches up against the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH22 and the WX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and WX300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.