FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SH-2

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus SH-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and SH-2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was released 6 years before the SH-2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the F70EXR grades against the SH-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the F70EXR and the SH-2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and SH-2 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and SH-2.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SH-2 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.