Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A37

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very comparable but the FH22 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The FH22 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A37 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FH22 grades against the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH22 compared to the A37.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and A37 is 94 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and A37.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH22 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A37 will produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind in sensor innovation.