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Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic FH22

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

		

		

			
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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