Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FP2

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic FP2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was announced 6 years after the FP2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SH-3 grades against the FP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 offers outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SH-3 versus the FP2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and FP2 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and FP2.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.