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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic FH25

 SH-50 FH25 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus SH-50

 FH25 SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FH25

 SH-50 FH25 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

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

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography info
Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus SH-50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
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