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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was revealed 12 months earlier than the LZ40 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH-50 matches up versus the LZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic LZ40

 SH-50 LZ40 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Olympus SH-50

 LZ40 SH-50 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic LZ40

 SH-50 LZ40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 against the LZ40.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and LZ40 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and LZ40.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SH-50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (269g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography features
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lighter than others (269 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (22mm)
great zoom (924mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (524g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
44
really wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
27
really wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
comes with external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition (524g)
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic LZ40
 Olympus SH-50Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SH-50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-08 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 524 grams (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 - 320 images
Battery style - 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
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $219