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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Announced March 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH25, 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-2 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was launched 4 years after the FH25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SH-2 grades vs the FH25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic FH25

 SH-2 FH25 
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2011Newer by 51 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus SH-2

 FH25 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FH25

 SH-2 FH25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-2 versus the FH25.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and FH25 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and FH25.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer SH-2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography info
Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors (271g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography factors
74
good battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors (271g)
features touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
55
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-03-11 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine VI
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.5fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.60 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $180