Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic TS10

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was revealed 3 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SH-50 matches up against the TS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-50 versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-50 and the TS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and TS10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and TS10.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 provides an advantage in sensor technology.