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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FP2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-1 was revealed 4 years after the FP2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SH-1 grades versus the FP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Panasonic FP2

 SH-1 FP2 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2010More modern by 52 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus SH-1

 FP2 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FP2

 SH-1 FP2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-1 vs the FP2.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and FP2 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and FP2.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SH-1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
37
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography features
Panasonic FP2 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
lighter than average (271g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
74
good battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271g)
features touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (151 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
49
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
37
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lighter than average (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-03-31 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $349 $80