Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ70

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was introduced 6 months before the FZ70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SH-50 grades versus the FZ70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 provides exterior measurements 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 FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-50 against the FZ70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and FZ70 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and FZ70.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.