Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22
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51 Overall
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced March 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
- Successor is Olympus SH-3
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-2 was announced 5 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SH-2 scores versus the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic FH22
SH-2 | FH22 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | January 2010 | Fresher by 63 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus SH-2
FH22 | SH-2 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FH22
SH-2 | FH22 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 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).
See the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 versus the FH22.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and FH22 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and FH22.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-03-11 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 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 | 380 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $399 | $200 |