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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Launched March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Updated by Olympus SH-3
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FH10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was brought out 2 years later than the FH10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SH-2 matches up versus the FH10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic FH10

 SH-2 FH10 
LaunchedMarch 2015January 2013More recent by 27 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus SH-2

 FH10 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FH10

 SH-2 FH10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 has outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FH10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SH-2 and the FH10.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and FH10 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and FH10.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SH-2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-2
Street photography with Panasonic FH10
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography highlights
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (271g)
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-03-11 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $110