Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH3

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic FH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-2 was launched 5 years after the FH3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SH-2 grades versus the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 offers outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-2 vs the FH3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and FH3 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and FH3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SH-2 provides an advantage in sensor tech.