Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22

The following is a extended review of the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic FH22, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FH22 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the FH22 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-600 grades vs the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-600 versus the FH22.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and FH22 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and FH22.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH22 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.