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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-3
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic FH7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was released 3 years after the FH7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SH-2 grades versus the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic FH7

 SH-2 FH7 
AnnouncedMarch 2015September 2011Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus SH-2

 FH7 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FH7

 SH-2 FH7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic FH7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SH-2 and the FH7.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and FH7 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and FH7.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SH-2 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography advice
44
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
includes touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
55
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
43
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-03-11 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $149