Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic LX7
SH-50 | LX7 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Olympus SH-50
LX7 | SH-50 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic LX7
SH-50 | LX7 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | October 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Compare the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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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 |