Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was brought out 2 years later than the FH25 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SH-50 matches up versus the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-50 versus the FH25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and FH25 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and FH25.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SH-50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.