Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FH22

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FH22, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was announced 2 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ-12 scores versus the FH22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-12 against the FH22.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and FH22 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and FH22.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ-12 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.