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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(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
Panasonic FH22
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic FH22

 E-PM1 FH22 
IntroducedNovember 2011January 2010More recent by 23 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus E-PM1

 FH22 E-PM1 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH22

 E-PM1 FH22 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PM1
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
45
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography factors
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
30
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
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