Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH22
Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2011
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FH22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-11 was released 19 months after the FH22 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-11 grades versus the FH22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic FH22
| SZ-11 | FH22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus SZ-11
| FH22 | SZ-11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FH22
| SZ-11 | FH22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 provides external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 and the FH22.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and FH22 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and FH22.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ-11 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography features
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Olympus SZ-11 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography info
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
lighter than average (226g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 5.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 170g (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 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 | ||
| Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $253 | $200 |