Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH22

Let's look closer at the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was released 4 years after the FH22 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH-1 scores versus the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 versus the FH22.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and FH22 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and FH22.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SH-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.