Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched January 2013
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic FH25
SH-50 | FH25 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus SH-50
FH25 | SH-50 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FH25
SH-50 | FH25 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 159 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $180 |