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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7030
Panasonic FH22
(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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was unveiled around the same time to the FH22 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 7030 grades vs the FH22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FH22

 7030 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus 7030

 FH22 7030 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH22

 7030 FH22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 7030 and the FH22.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and FH22.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography features
Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7030
Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as mju 7030 Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $200