Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was launched 7 months prior to the FH22 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 9000 matches up against the FH22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 features outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 9000 compared to the FH22.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and FH22.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.