Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FH6

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic FH6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was launched 2 years later than the FH6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SH-1 scores vs the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-1 vs the FH6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and FH6 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and FH6.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SH-1 will have an edge in sensor tech.