Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FP8
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Olympus SH-1
- Renewed by Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced July 2009
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FP8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SH-2 was manufactured 5 years after the FP8 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SH-2 matches up vs the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic FP8
SH-2 | FP8 | |||
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Introduced | March 2015 | July 2009 | Newer by 69 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus SH-2
FP8 | SH-2 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FP8
SH-2 | FP8 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FP8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 versus the FP8.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and FP8 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and FP8.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SH-2 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SH-2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-03-11 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.5 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 lbs) | 151g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $399 | $300 |