Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FS42

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FS42, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the SH-50 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SH-50 was released 3 years after the FS42 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SH-50 grades versus the FS42 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 has got 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) and the Panasonic FS42 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FS42 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 vs the FS42.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and FS42 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and FS42.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SH-50 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SH-50 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.