Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22
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![Olympus SZ-30MR front Olympus SZ-30MR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-30MR/Olympus-SZ-30MR-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released March 2011
(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
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic FH22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SZ-30MR was introduced 14 months after the FH22 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-30MR grades against the FH22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic FH22
SZ-30MR | FH22 | |||
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Released | March 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
FH22 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FH22
SZ-30MR | FH22 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR has exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic FH22 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the FH22.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and FH22 is 89 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and FH22.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ-30MR should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-03-02 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum 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 screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 | 220 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $279 | $200 |