Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH22

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic FH22, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and FH22 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was unveiled 3 years after the FH22 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-P5 matches up vs the FH22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-P5 versus the FH22.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and FH22 is 85 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and FH22.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-P5 will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.