Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FP2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SH-50 was introduced 3 years after the FP2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SH-50 grades versus the FP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic FP2
| SH-50 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus SH-50
| FP2 | SH-50 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FP2
| SH-50 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 provides external 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) and the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-50 against the FP2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and FP2 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and FP2.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SH-50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
| Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2013-01-08 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 269g (0.59 lbs) | 151g (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | 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 |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $300 | $80 |