Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH5

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was manufactured 4 years after the FH5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SH-2 matches up against the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 compared to the FH5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and FH5 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and FH5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The younger SH-2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.