Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ80
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2013
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-50 was brought out 5 years earlier than the FZ80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SH-50 grades against the FZ80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic FZ80
SH-50 | FZ80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus SH-50
FZ80 | SH-50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | January 2013 | More modern by 48 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FZ80
SH-50 | FZ80 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 features external dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-50 and the FZ80.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and FZ80 is 88 and 63 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and FZ80.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 616 grams (1.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $300 | $399 |