Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH25

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.