Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ200

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was introduced 6 months later than the FZ200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SH-50 matches up versus the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-50 compared to the FZ200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and FZ200 is 88 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and FZ200.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.