Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH22

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic FH22, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was unveiled 3 years after the FH22 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH-50 scores vs the FH22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-50 vs the FH22.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and FH22 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and FH22.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 should have an edge in sensor technology.