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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2003
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-3
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-1 versus Panasonic FH22, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and FH22 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-1 was announced 7 years earlier than the FH22 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-1 scores versus the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic FH22

 E-1 FH22 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus E-1

 FH22 E-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010November 2003More modern by 74 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k134kSharper display (+96k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FH22

 E-1 FH22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 comes with outer measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-1 versus Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-1 vs the FH22.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and FH22 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and FH22.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH22 will deliver extra detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography factors
46
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (5MP)
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than others (735 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-1
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography details
47
lighter than others (735 grams)
weather proof
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
30
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus E-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2003-11-29 2010-01-06
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2560 x 1920 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 134 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735g (1.62 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,700 $200