Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ100
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ100 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
- Released March 2015
- Older Model is Olympus SH-1
- Successor is Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SH-2 was unveiled 4 years later than the FZ100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SH-2 grades vs the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic FZ100
SH-2 | FZ100 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | July 2010 | More recent by 57 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus SH-2
FZ100 | SH-2 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FZ100
SH-2 | FZ100 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 features outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
See the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic FZ100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-2 versus the FZ100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and FZ100 is 88 and 67 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and FZ100.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-03-11 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.5 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) | 540 gr (1.19 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $399 | $500 |