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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FH22

 SP-600 UZ FH22 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FH22 SP-600 UZ 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FH22

 SP-600 UZ FH22 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
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no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
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excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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supports touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $189 $200