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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was brought out 5 years after the FH1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SH-2 scores versus the FH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic FH1

 SH-2 FH1 
IntroducedMarch 2015January 2010More modern by 63 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus SH-2

 FH1 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FH1

 SH-2 FH1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 has 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 FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic FH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SH-2 and the FH1.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and FH1 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and FH1.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SH-2 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (271g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
74
good battery (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271g)
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography info
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-03-11 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 lb) 163g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $150