Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ70
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Introduced July 2013
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic FZ70
SH-50 | FZ70 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus SH-50
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FZ70
SH-50 | FZ70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2013 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2013-07-18 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 13.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 606 gr (1.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 171 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $300 |