Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS7

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was revealed 3 years after the ZS7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SH-2 matches up versus the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 and the ZS7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and ZS7 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.