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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 2012
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Photography Glossary

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was announced 2 years after the FH22 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VH-410 grades versus the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FH22

 VH-410 FH22 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus VH-410

 FH22 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH22

 VH-410 FH22 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions 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 VH-410 versus Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the VH-410 against the FH22.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and FH22.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern VH-410 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography details
Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
68
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
comes with touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
43
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash settings 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 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $186 $200