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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was manufactured 6 months after the LZ20 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SH-50 grades versus the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 SH-50 LZ20 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Olympus SH-50

		

		

			
 LZ20 SH-50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 SH-50 LZ20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 offers external dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic LZ20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-50 against the LZ20.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and LZ20 is 88 and 71 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and LZ20.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you need to factor the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography info
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 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than competition (269 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
45
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SH-50 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
48
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
47
 amazing zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery (380 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography info
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 lighter than competition (269g)
 provides focus by touch
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 good battery (380 CIPA)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (525mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors (499 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography factors
49
 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
45
 rather wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good battery (380 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging details
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging details
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (269 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone jack
25
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic jack
 heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic LZ20
 Olympus SH-50Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SH-50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $250