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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SH-1 and 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 SH-1 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was released 3 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SH-1 grades against the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic FH2

 SH-1 FH2 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2011More recent by 40 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus SH-1

 FH2 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH2

 SH-1 FH2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 vs the FH2.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and FH2 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and FH2.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 shots)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery power (380 shots)
lighter than others in class (271g)
provides touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
good battery life (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
49
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery power (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery life (270 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging features
37
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lighter than others in class (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-03-31 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 270 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $149