Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-1

Below is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was released 4 years prior to the SH-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the SH-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the SH-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and SH-1 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and SH-1.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-1 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.