Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FX700

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic FX700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was introduced 3 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SH-1 grades against the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. 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) while the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SH-1 versus the FX700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and FX700 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and FX700.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.