Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S2

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was launched 13 months later than the S2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SH-50 matches up against the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-50 against the S2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and S2 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and S2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-50 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SH-50 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.