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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH22, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FH22 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was introduced 9 years after the FH22 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M1X grades against the FH22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic FH22

 E-M1X FH22 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2010Newer by 111 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus E-M1X

 FH22 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FH22

 E-M1X FH22 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X provides external measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1X compared to the FH22.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and FH22 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and FH22.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
Panasonic FH22 Street photography info
67
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (997g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography highlights
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (870 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography details
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography details
68
great battery power (870 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than others (997g)
67
provides touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (870 shots)
two card slots
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
heavier than others (997g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-01-24 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997g (2.20 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 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 life 870 photographs -
Battery type Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $2,999 $200