Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FP7

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic FP7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is pretty 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 FP7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SH-1 scores against the FP7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 features exterior 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 FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic FP7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SH-1 compared to the FP7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and FP7 is 88 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and FP7.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SH-1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.