Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ28

Here is a extended review of the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was revealed 6 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SH-2 scores versus the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 has outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SH-2 and the FZ28.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and FZ28 is 88 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and FZ28.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to produce more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer SH-2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.