Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS1

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.