Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A33

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FH22 and Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the FH22 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The FH22 was announced 7 months prior to the A33 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH22 grades against the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 offers outside measurements 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 A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH22 and Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH22 vs the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and A33 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and A33.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The FH22 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The more aged FH22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.