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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was revealed 24 months earlier than the SZ10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SH-50 matches up against the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic SZ10

 SH-50 SZ10 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus SH-50

 SZ10 SH-50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic SZ10

 SH-50 SZ10 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 versus the SZ10.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and SZ10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and SZ10.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older SH-50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (269 grams)
supports touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competition (177g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (177g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic SZ10
 Olympus SH-50Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SH-50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-08 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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