Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS1
88 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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93 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Updated by Panasonic TS2
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SH-50 was introduced 4 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SH-50 grades vs the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Panasonic TS1
| SH-50 | TS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus SH-50
| TS1 | SH-50 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic TS1
| SH-50 | TS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 provides outside measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 against the TS1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and TS1 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and TS1.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
| Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus SH-50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2009-01-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 189 gr (0.42 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| 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 model | SLB-10A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $300 | $380 |