Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH22

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and FH22 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-1 was manufactured 13 months later than the FH22 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the XZ-1 scores versus the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic FH22 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the XZ-1 versus the FH22.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and FH22 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and FH22.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FH22 will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern XZ-1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.