Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH2

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was manufactured 2 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SH-50 grades vs the FH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-50 and the FH2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and FH2 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and FH2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-50 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SH-50 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.