Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic FX75

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FX75, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was revealed 3 years after the FX75 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SH-1 grades against the FX75 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 has got external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-1 and Panasonic FX75 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-1 vs the FX75.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and FX75 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and FX75.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-1 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SH-1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.