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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(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
Panasonic FH22
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic FH22

 E-PL8 FH22 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2010More modern by 82 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus E-PL8

 FH22 E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FH22

 E-PL8 FH22 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and FH22 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography details
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography details
71
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
supports touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging information
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
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