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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH22, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 13 months later than the FH22 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-610UZ grades against the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FH22

 SP-610UZ FH22 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 FH22 SP-610UZ 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH22

 SP-610UZ FH22 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the FH22.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and FH22 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and FH22.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SP-610UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
26
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
30
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 340 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $200