Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic FH22

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Panasonic FH22, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and FH22 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL7 was launched 4 years later than the FH22 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL7 matches up vs the FH22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL7 versus the FH22.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and FH22 is 86 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and FH22.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL7 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer E-PL7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.