Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH22
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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

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").

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.

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.
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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and FH22 is 89 and 94 respectively.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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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 |