Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S2
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced March 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
- Renewed by Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic S2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SH-2 was launched 3 years after the S2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SH-2 grades versus the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic S2
SH-2 | S2 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 39 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus SH-2
S2 | SH-2 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic S2
SH-2 | S2 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 features exterior 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) while the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic S2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-2 versus the S2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and S2 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and S2.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 will have an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-03-11 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.5fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 112g (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 280 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $399 | $109 |