Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS10

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was manufactured 4 years after the ZS10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SH-2 matches up against the ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-2 vs the ZS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and ZS10 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and ZS10.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SH-2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.