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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH22, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was launched 2 years later than the FH22 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-820UZ grades against the FH22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FH22

 SP-820UZ FH22 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 FH22 SP-820UZ 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH22

 SP-820UZ FH22 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-820UZ and the FH22.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and FH22 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and FH22.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-820UZ is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
37
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (485 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
33
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
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good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (485 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
boasts touch focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography factors
35
decently wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
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decently wide (22mm)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (485 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $200