Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH22

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the FH22 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 7000 grades vs the FH22 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 7000 vs the FH22.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and FH22.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.