Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FS12

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic FS12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was released 3 years later than the FS12 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SH-50 grades vs the FS12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 features 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) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-50 vs the FS12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and FS12 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and FS12.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SH-50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.