Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic LS5

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic LS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was introduced 3 years after the LS5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SH-2 matches up against the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys external measurements 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 LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 compared to the LS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and LS5 is 88 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and LS5.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.