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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced November 2007
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-500
  • Later Model is Olympus E-520
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FH22, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and FH22 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-510 was launched 3 years earlier than the FH22 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-510 scores against the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic FH22

 E-510 FH22 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus E-510

 FH22 E-510 
IntroducedJanuary 2010November 2007More recent by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FH22

 E-510 FH22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 features exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-510 versus the FH22.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and FH22 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and FH22.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-510 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH22 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-510 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography features
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (490g)
fixed screen
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competitors (490g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
67
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
30
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-510 Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2007-11-23 2010-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 grams (1.08 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 442 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $550 $200