Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Launched December 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively close but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and FH22 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe XZ-2 iHS was launched 2 years later than the FH22 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up against the FH22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Panasonic FH22
XZ-2 iHS | FH22 | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic FH22
XZ-2 iHS | FH22 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic FH22 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the FH22.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and FH22 is 85 and 94 respectively.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and FH22.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher XZ-2 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-12-18 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 346g (0.76 lbs) | 170g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $450 | $200 |