Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH22
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed November 2011
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH22, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and FH22 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PM1 was launched 23 months later than the FH22 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-PM1 scores vs the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic FH22
E-PM1 | FH22 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 23 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus E-PM1
FH22 | E-PM1 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH22
E-PM1 | FH22 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 and the FH22.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and FH22 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and FH22.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-PM1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-11-23 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265 gr (0.58 lbs) | 170 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $499 | $200 |