Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22
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![Olympus E-600 front Olympus E-600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus-E-600.jpg)
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Launched August 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
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.
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic FH22
E-600 | FH22 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus E-600
FH22 | E-600 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FH22
E-600 | FH22 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-600-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and FH22 is 71 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-600-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-600-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-600-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Olympus E-600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-30 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum 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 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 515g (1.14 lb) | 170g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 541 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $200 |