Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FH22

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FH22, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and FH22 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was introduced 4 months later than the FH22 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-P2 grades against the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 provides outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-P2 compared to the FH22.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and FH22 is 86 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and FH22.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.