Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ300

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was introduced 4 months prior to the FZ300 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SH-2 scores against the FZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 has got external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 versus the FZ300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and FZ300 is 88 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and FZ300.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.