Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ60
Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed March 2015
- Old Model is Olympus SH-1
- New Model is Olympus SH-3
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SH-2 grades vs the FZ60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic FZ60
| SH-2 | FZ60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2015 |  | July 2012 | More modern by 33 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus SH-2
| FZ60 | SH-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic FZ60
| SH-2 | FZ60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 has got external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 vs the FZ60.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and FZ60 is 88 and 68 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and FZ60.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SH-2 will have an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography highlights
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Olympus SH-2 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
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Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (450 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Olympus SH-2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography factors
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (271g)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
great battery (450 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography features
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Olympus SH-2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging factors
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 |
| Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FZ62 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2015-03-11 | 2012-07-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Screen LCD Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 13.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 271g (0.60 lb) | 493g (1.09 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photographs | 450 photographs |
| Form of battery | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $399 | $350 |