Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SH-50 was brought out 7 years before the FZ1000 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SH-50 grades versus the FZ1000 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has specifications of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SH-50 compared to the FZ1000 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and FZ1000 II is 88 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and FZ1000 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SH-50 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.