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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX5
  • Updated by Panasonic LX10
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the SH-50 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SH-50 was unveiled 3 months after the LX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-50 matches up vs the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic LX7

 SH-50 LX7 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Olympus SH-50

 LX7 SH-50 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic LX7

 SH-50 LX7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013October 2012Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 offers 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) and the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-50 versus the LX7.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and LX7 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and LX7.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH-50 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus SH-50 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (269 grams)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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better than average battery power (330 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors in class (298 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic LX7
 Olympus SH-50Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SH-50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 298 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $400