Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ60

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-50 was revealed 6 months later than the FZ60 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SH-50 scores versus the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SH-50 against the FZ60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and FZ60 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and FZ60.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.