Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FS25

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was unveiled 5 years after the FS25 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SH-1 scores vs the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-1 compared to the FS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and FS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and FS25.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SH-1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.