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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Updated by Olympus E-P2
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH22, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and FH22 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P1 was launched 5 months prior to the FH22 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-P1 scores vs the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic FH22

 E-P1 FH22 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus E-P1

 FH22 E-P1 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic FH22

 E-P1 FH22 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 offers outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P1 against the FH22.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and FH22 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and FH22.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography factors
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P1
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
43
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus PEN E-P1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-29 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic V -
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 355 grams (0.78 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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