Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Successor is Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and FH22 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL8 was released 6 years after the FH22 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL8 grades vs the FH22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic FH22
E-PL8 | FH22 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | January 2010 | More modern by 82 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus E-PL8
FH22 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FH22
E-PL8 | FH22 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by 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") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL8 and the FH22.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and FH22 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and FH22.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL8 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL8 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher E-PL8 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 pounds) | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $200 |