Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH22

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FH22, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched very close to the FH22 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the FH22 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the FH22.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and FH22 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and FH22.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.