Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ40
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SH-50 was released 2 years later than the FZ40 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SH-50 grades vs the FZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic FZ40
SH-50 | FZ40 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 31 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Olympus SH-50
FZ40 | SH-50 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FZ40
SH-50 | FZ40 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic FZ40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-50 against the FZ40.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and FZ40 is 88 and 68 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and FZ40.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SH-50 should have an edge in sensor technology.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 494 grams (1.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $420 |