Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LS5

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was released 18 months after the LS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SH-50 scores against the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-50 vs the LS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and LS5 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and LS5.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-50 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SH-50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.