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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(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
Panasonic FH22
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic FH22

 SH-2 FH22 
LaunchedMarch 2015January 2010Fresher by 63 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus SH-2

 FH22 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FH22

 SH-2 FH22 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and FH22 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography details
74
great battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
has touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
55
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
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