Olympus 1s vs Panasonic FH2

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and FH2 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was revealed 4 years after the FH2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 1s scores versus the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1s versus Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 1s versus the FH2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and FH2 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and FH2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1s with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH2 will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger 1s should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.