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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the FH22 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-5020 scores against the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FH22

 FE-5020 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FH22 FE-5020 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH22

 FE-5020 FH22 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5020 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 vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 against the FH22.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and FH22.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
60
weather proof
lighter than competition (137 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
24
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (137 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
includes touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
31
decently wide (24mm)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as X-935 Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $160 $200