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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 5 months before the FH22 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-4000 scores vs the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Panasonic FH22

 FE-4000 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FH22 FE-4000 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH22

 FE-4000 FH22 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH22 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 vs the FH22.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and FH22.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH22 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography info
62
lighter than average (136 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
67
features focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus FE-4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as X-925 Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $200