Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH22, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was announced 5 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SH-2 scores versus the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 provides outer 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) and the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 versus the FH22.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and FH22 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and FH22.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.