Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SH-2

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S1 versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was revealed 14 months prior to the SH-2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the SH-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 comes with exterior dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 versus Olympus SH-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the SH-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and SH-2 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and SH-2.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.