Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH22

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FH22, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 8010 was brought out at a similar time to the FH22 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 8010 matches up versus the FH22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 8010 versus the FH22.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and FH22.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to give you more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.