Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ30

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was released at a similar time to the LZ30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SH-50 matches up vs the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-50 against the LZ30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and LZ30 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and LZ30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.