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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FH7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was introduced 17 months after the FH7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SH-50 grades vs the FH7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic FH7

 SH-50 FH7 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2011Newer by 17 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus SH-50

 FH7 SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FH7

 SH-50 FH7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-50 and the FH7.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and FH7 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and FH7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SH-50 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (269g)
supports focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus SH-50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SH-50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $149