Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FH22

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic FH22, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and FH22 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was introduced 3 years after the FH22 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PM2 grades versus the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the FH22.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and FH22 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and FH22.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-PM2 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.