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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(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
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was launched 2 years later than the FZ200 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SH-2 matches up versus the FZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 SH-2 FZ200 
ReleasedMarch 2015July 2012More recent by 33 months
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus SH-2

		

		

			
 FZ200 SH-2 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 SH-2 FZ200 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys external measurements 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 FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 and the FZ200.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and FZ200 is 88 and 65 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and FZ200.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SH-2 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography factors
44
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
48
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography features
70
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (271 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
57
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery power (380 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
46
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (540 shots)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
74
 great battery power (380 per charge)
 lighter than others in class (271 grams)
 has touch to focus
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
 better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
55
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 great battery power (380 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
48
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (540 shots)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging factors
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (271g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone socket
63
 decently wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with external microphone socket
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-03-11 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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) 588g (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 540 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $499