Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH2

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic FH2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was brought out 7 months later than the FH2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-11 scores vs the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 features physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic FH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 against the FH2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and FH2 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and FH2.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SZ-11 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.