Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic SZ7

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic SZ7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was unveiled 3 years later than the SZ7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SH-2 scores against the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 provides physical measurements 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 SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic SZ7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SH-2 vs the SZ7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and SZ7 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and SZ7.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.