Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FS25

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was manufactured 6 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SH-2 grades vs the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-2 and the FS25.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and FS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and FS25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer SH-2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.