Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH22

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was announced 3 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the XZ-10 matches up versus the FH22 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 has outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the FH22.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and FH22 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and FH22.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH22 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer XZ-10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.