Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FX48

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FX48, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was introduced 5 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SH-1 grades versus the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 versus the FX48.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and FX48 is 88 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and FX48.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SH-1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.