Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22
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37 Features
67 Overall
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37 Features
30 Overall
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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
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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.
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The 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.
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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
FH22 | 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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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.
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |