Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FP5

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FP5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was introduced 4 years later than the FP5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SH-2 grades against the FP5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FP5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 versus the FP5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and FP5 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and FP5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SH-2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.