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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic FS25

 SH-2 FS25 
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2009Fresher by 75 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus SH-2

 FS25 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FS25

 SH-2 FS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

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

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography information
74
great battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
55
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
32
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-03-11 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $230